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Introduced
05/25/2023
05/25/2023
In Committee
01/26/2024
01/26/2024
Crossed Over
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
Passed
Dead
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill eliminates the prohibition against a person marrying for six months after the grant of that person's judgment of divorce. Under current law, a person who was married and party to a divorce action in this or another state may not marry again until six months after a judgment of divorce is granted. This bill eliminates the waiting period.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates the prohibition against a person marrying for six months after the grant of that person's judgment of divorce. Under current law, a person who was married and party to a divorce action in Wisconsin or another state may not marry again until six months after a judgment of divorce is granted. This bill removes this waiting period, allowing individuals to remarry immediately after their divorce judgment is finalized.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (19)
Clint Anderson (D)*,
Marisabel Cabrera (D)*,
Sue Conley (D)*,
Cindi Duchow (R)*,
Joel Kitchens (R)*,
John Macco (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
LaKeshia Myers (D)*,
Todd Novak (R)*,
Tod Ohnstad (D)*,
Lori Palmeri (D)*,
Angie Sapik (R)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
David Steffen (R)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Joan Ballweg (R),
Mary Felzkowski (R),
Kelda Roys (D),
Lena Taylor (D),
Last Action
Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 04/15/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab291 |
| AB291 ROCP for Committee on Senate Organization | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/records/senate/senate_organization/1788222.pdf |
| AB291 ROCP for Committee on Family Law On 10/26/2023 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/records/assembly/family_law/1753570.pdf |
| AB291 ROCP for Committee on Family Law On 10/26/2023 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/records/assembly/family_law/1753570.pdf |
| Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2023/REG/AB291-ASA1.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2023/REG/AB291.pdf |
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