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This bill amends Wisconsin Statute 885.60(2)(d) to clarify when videoconferencing technology can be used in certain civil actions, specifically addressing objections made by defendants or respondents who are entitled to be physically present in court. Previously, if an objection was made, the court was required to sustain it. Now, the bill introduces an exception for objections related to expert witness testimony via videoconference in matters governed by Chapter 51 or 55 of the statutes; in these specific cases, the court will decide based on its discretion using the criteria in Statute 885.56. For all other proceedings where a party is entitled to be physically present, if an objection is raised, the court must still sustain it, meaning videoconferencing cannot be used if the party objects and it's not an expert witness testimony situation under Chapter 51 or 55.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb448