Bill > AB474

This bill repeals two specific sections of Wisconsin state statutes (sections 103.007 and 109.09(3)) that currently limit local governments' ability to create and enforce their own employment regulations. By removing these preemption provisions, the bill would allow local governments (such as cities and counties) to establish their own ordinances related to wage claims, collections, employee hours, overtime, and work scheduling. Currently, state law prevents local jurisdictions from creating their own rules in these areas, but this bill would give local governments more autonomy to develop employment regulations that may be tailored to their specific local economic and workforce needs. The practical effect would be to expand local governments' powers to protect workers and regulate employment practices within their jurisdictions, potentially creating more diverse and localized approaches to labor standards across different municipalities in Wisconsin.

Labor and Employment

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab474