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WI AB320
WI AB320Increasing certain court fees and surcharges and indexing those amounts for inflation. (FE)
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Introduced
07/08/2025
07/08/2025
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Passed
04/03/2026
04/03/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/03/2026
04/03/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT to repeal 814.705 (2); to amend 20.475 (1) (i), 59.32 (1), subchapter I (title) of chapter 814 [precedes 814.01], 814.29 (1) (a), 814.60 (1), 814.61 (1) (a), 814.61 (1) (b), 814.61 (3), 814.61 (4), 814.61 (5) (am) (intro.), 814.61 (6), 814.61 (7) (a), 814.61 (7) (b), 814.61 (8) (am) 1. and 2., 814.61 (9), 814.61 (11), 814.61 (12) (a) 1., 814.61 (12) (c), 814.61 (13), 814.61 (13m), 814.61 (14), 814.615 (1) (a) 2., 814.615 (1) (a) 3., 814.62 (1), 814.62 (2), 814.62 (3) (a), 814.62 (4), 814.63 (1) (b), 814.63 (2), 814.66 (1) (a) 2., 814.66 (1) (b) 2., 814.66 (1) (c), 814.66 (1) (e), 814.66 (1) (f), 814.66 (1) (g), 814.66 (1) (i), 814.66 (1) (j), 814.66 (1) (k), 814.66 (1) (L), 814.66 (1) (n), 814.66 (1) (o), 814.66 (3), 814.67 (1) (a) 1., 814.67 (1) (a) 2., 814.67 (1) (am), 814.67 (1) (b) 1., 814.67 (1) (bg), 814.67 (1) (c) 1. (intro.), 814.68 (1) (a), 814.68 (2), 814.70 (1), 814.70 (2), 814.70 (3) (a), 814.70 (3) (b), 814.70 (4) (a), 814.70 (4) (b), 814.70 (7), 814.70 (8), 814.70 (9) (a) (intro.), 814.70 (9) (b), 814.70 (12), 814.72, 814.85 (1) (a), 814.85 (1) (b), 814.85 (1) (c), 814.85 (2), 814.86 (1), 814.86 (1m), 814.86 (2), 978.13 (1) (b), 978.13 (1) (c) and 978.13 (1) (d); to repeal and recreate 807.14; to create 814.54, 814.59, 814.595, 814.85 (3) and 814.86 (1s) of the statutes; relating to: increasing certain court fees and surcharges and requiring an interpreter in a civil proceeding to act remotely.
AI Summary
This bill significantly increases various court fees and surcharges across different legal proceedings, with the aim of indexing these amounts for inflation and ensuring they better reflect the cost of court services. It also introduces a provision allowing interpreters in civil proceedings to participate remotely via telephone or live audiovisual means, unless a party objects and the court determines an in-person appearance is necessary. The bill amends numerous statutes related to civil actions, criminal actions, family law, probate, garnishments, and sheriff's fees, adjusting the dollar amounts for filing, service, jury, and other administrative fees. Additionally, it establishes a new process for reporting fee adjustments based on the consumer price index, starting in 2032, and clarifies how retained fees and surcharges should be used to support court services within counties. A specific change allows for remote interpreter participation in civil cases, with exceptions and court discretion for in-person requirements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (17)
Scott Allen (R)*,
David Armstrong (R)*,
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Lindee Brill (R)*,
Robert Brooks (R)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Robert Donovan (R)*,
Joy Goeben (R)*,
Brent Jacobson (R)*,
Joel Kitchens (R)*,
Dave Maxey (R)*,
Paul Melotik (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
Jim Piwowarczyk (R)*,
David Steffen (R)*,
Van Wanggaard (R),
Last Action
Published 4-4-2026 (on 04/03/2026)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Judicial Branch Operations
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
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