AB501Introduced in the Assembly
Free speech and academic freedom at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, due process in disciplinary proceedings at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, and causes of action against the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and technical college district boards. (FE)
Introduced by Amanda Nedweski, District 32
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act to create 36.41, 36.42, 38.44 and 38.45 of the statutes; Relating to: free speech and academic freedom at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, due process in disciplinary proceedings at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, and causes of action against the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and technical college district boards. (FE)
Where it stands
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
March 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced
Read first time and referred to Committee on Colleges and Universities
Fiscal estimate received
Fiscal estimate received
Public hearing held
Executive action taken
Report passage recommended by Committee on Colleges and Universities, Ayes 7, Noes 4
Referred to committee on Rules
Placed on calendar 2-12-2026 by Committee on Rules
Laid on the table
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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