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SB226 • 2025

determination of where a defendant resides or does substantial business for purposes of venue

determination of where a defendant resides or does substantial business for purposes of venue

Did Not Pass

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

Sponsor
Senators Feyen, Marklein and Quinn, cosponsored by Representatives Duchow, Allen, Brooks, Kreibich, Maxey and O'Connor
Last action
2026-03-23
Official status
S - Hold (Available for Scheduling)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-23 Sen.

    Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. 2025-09-17 Sen.

    Executive action taken

  3. 2025-09-17 Sen.

    Report without recommendation pursuant to s. 227.26 (2)(h) , Wisconsin Statutes

  4. 2025-09-17 Sen.

    Available for scheduling

  5. 2025-09-03 Sen.

    Public hearing held

  6. 2025-05-08 Sen.

    Representative Steffen added as a cosponsor

  7. 2025-04-25 Sen.

    Introduced by Senators Feyen , Marklein and Quinn ; cosponsored by Representatives Duchow , Allen , Brooks , Kreibich , Maxey and O'Connor

  8. 2025-04-25 Sen.

    Read first time and referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Official Summary Text

determination of where a defendant resides or does substantial business for purposes of venue
Status: S - Hold (Available for Scheduling)