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Introduced
06/12/2025
06/12/2025
In Committee
06/12/2025
06/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
relating to: eliminating constitutional restrictions on marriage (first consideration).
AI Summary
This joint resolution seeks to amend the Wisconsin state constitution by eliminating existing constitutional restrictions on marriage. Specifically, the resolution proposes to repeal Section 13 of Article XIII, which currently defines marriage as only being valid between one man and one woman and prohibits recognizing legal statuses similar to marriage for unmarried individuals. The proposed constitutional amendment follows a specific legal process: it must be adopted by two successive legislatures and then ratified by voters through a public referendum. By removing these existing restrictions, the resolution aims to open the way for more inclusive marriage definitions in the state. The resolution was introduced with bipartisan support, with multiple senators and representatives from both political parties as co-sponsors. As a constitutional amendment, this is considered a first consideration, meaning it will need to go through additional legislative steps before potentially becoming law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (45)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Dora Drake (D)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Sarah Keyeski (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Brad Pfaff (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Jamie Wall (D)*,
Bob Wirch (D)*,
Clint Anderson (D),
Deb Andraca (D),
Margaret Arney (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Angelina Cruz (D),
Karen DeSanto (D),
Jodene Emerson (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Francesca Hong (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Tara Johnson (D),
Darrin Madison (D),
Renuka Mayadev (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
Greta Neubauer (D),
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Christian Phelps (D),
Pricilla Prado (D),
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D),
Ann Roe (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Ryan Spaude (D),
Angela Stroud (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor (on 01/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr68 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SJR68.pdf |
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