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AJR145 • 2025

establishing a presumption that persons accused of crimes are eligible for pretrial release and ending cash bail in Wisconsin (first consideration)

establishing a presumption that persons accused of crimes are eligible for pretrial release and ending cash bail in Wisconsin (first consideration)

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor
Representatives Clancy, Madison, Phelps, Tenorio, Moore Omokunde and Hong
Last action
2026-03-23
Official status
A - Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-23 Asm.

    Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. 2026-03-19 Asm.

    Introduced by Representatives Clancy , Madison , Phelps , Tenorio , Moore Omokunde and Hong

  3. 2026-03-19 Asm.

    Read first time and referred to Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Official Summary Text

establishing a presumption that persons accused of crimes are eligible for pretrial release and ending cash bail in Wisconsin (first consideration)
Status: A - Criminal Justice and Public Safety