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WI AB1050

WI AB1050
Local regulation of the short-term rental of residential dwellings.


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Introduced
02/26/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/23/2026

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Current law limits a political subdivision’s authority to regulate the short term rental of residences. Specifically, under current law, a political subdivision may not prohibit the rental of a residence for seven consecutive days or longer and, in general, may not limit the rental of certain residential properties to fewer than 180 days in a year. This bill eliminates these limitations on a political subdivision’s authority.

AI Summary

This bill removes existing state limitations that prevent local governments, referred to as "political subdivisions" (which include cities, villages, towns, and counties), from regulating short-term rentals of residential properties. Previously, these local governments were generally prohibited from banning rentals of seven consecutive days or longer and from restricting rentals of certain properties to fewer than 180 days per year. By repealing these specific restrictions, the bill grants political subdivisions the full authority to decide how to regulate short-term rentals within their jurisdictions.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/23/2026)

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