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WI AJR10
WI AJR10The freedom to gather in places of worship during a state of emergency (second consideration).
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Introduced
02/24/2025
02/24/2025
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Passed
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
relating to: the freedom to gather in places of worship during a state of emergency (second consideration).
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution to protect the freedom to gather in places of worship during a state of emergency. Specifically, it seeks to add language to Article I, Section 18, which already guarantees religious liberty, to explicitly prohibit the state or any local government from ordering the closure of or forbidding gatherings in places of worship in response to any declared state of emergency, including those related to public health. This proposed amendment is a "second consideration," meaning it was previously considered and agreed to by the legislature in 2023 (as 2023 Senate Joint Resolution 54, which became 2023 Enrolled Joint Resolution 11) and now requires another legislative approval before it can be put to a statewide vote of the people for ratification. If approved by the voters in the November 2026 election, it will become part of the state's foundational law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (34)
Scott Allen (R)*,
David Armstrong (R)*,
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Lindee Brill (R)*,
Robert Brooks (R)*,
Calvin Callahan (R)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Robert Donovan (R)*,
Benjamin Franklin (R)*,
Joy Goeben (R)*,
Chanz Green (R)*,
Rick Gundrum (R)*,
Nate Gustafson (R)*,
Karen Hurd (R)*,
Brent Jacobson (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Dave Maxey (R)*,
Dave Murphy (R)*,
Amanda Nedweski (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
William Penterman (R)*,
Jim Piwowarczyk (R)*,
Paul Tittl (R)*,
Ron Tusler (R)*,
Chuck Wichgers (R)*,
Julian Bradley (R),
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R),
Mary Felzkowski (R),
Jesse James (R),
Chris Kapenga (R),
Steve Nass (R),
Romaine Quinn (R),
Cory Tomczyk (R),
Last Action
Report correctly enrolled on 1-23-2026 (on 01/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr10 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/enrolledbills/2025/REG/AJR10.pdf |
| AJR10 ROCP for Committee on Judiciary On 5/29/2025 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/judiciary/1958991.pdf |
| Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AJR10-ASA1.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AJR10.pdf |
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