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WI SJR98
WI SJR98Equality of rights on the basis of sex, gender identity, race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, family status, age, ancestry, or any other immutable characteristic and creating a private cause of action for violations of those rights by state actors (first consideration).
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Introduced
10/09/2025
10/09/2025
In Committee
10/09/2025
10/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
relating to: equality of rights on the basis of sex, gender identity, race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, family status, age, ancestry, or any other immutable characteristic and creating a private cause of action for violations of those rights by state actors (first consideration).
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to create a new section in the state constitution that guarantees equality of rights and prohibits discrimination based on a wide range of personal characteristics, including sex, gender identity, race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, family status, age, ancestry, and any other immutable characteristic. The amendment would require the state and its political subdivisions to protect and secure these equality rights, and it would establish a private cause of action, meaning that individuals who believe their rights have been violated can sue the state or local government in court. This proposed amendment follows the standard constitutional amendment process, which requires adoption by two successive legislatures and then ratification by voters. The resolution aims to provide comprehensive legal protection against discrimination and create a clear mechanism for individuals to seek legal recourse if they experience unequal treatment by state or local government entities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (49)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Dora Drake (D)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Jamie Wall (D)*,
Bob Wirch (D)*,
Clint Anderson (D),
Deb Andraca (D),
Margaret Arney (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Brienne Brown (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Angelina Cruz (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Jodene Emerson (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Francesca Hong (D),
Andrew Hysell (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Tara Johnson (D),
Karen Kirsch (D),
Darrin Madison (D),
Renuka Mayadev (D),
Maureen McCarville (D),
Tip McGuire (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
Greta Neubauer (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Christian Phelps (D),
Pricilla Prado (D),
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D),
Ann Roe (D),
Joe Sheehan (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Ryan Spaude (D),
Angela Stroud (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Sequanna Taylor (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr98 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SJR98.pdf |
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