AB601Introduced in the Assembly
Excluding certain event or sports wagers from the definition of “bet”.
Introduced by Tyler August, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act to create 945.01 (1) (h) of the statutes; Relating to: excluding certain event or sports wagers from the definition of “bet”.
Where it stands
Published 4-10-2026
April 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate: Read a third time and concurred in · March 17, 2026
21
Yes
12
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
33 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Andre Jacque | 1 | No |
| Eric Wimberger | 2 | No |
| Timothy Carpenter | 3 | Yes |
| Dora Drake | 4 | Yes |
| Rob Hutton | 5 | No |
| LaTonya Johnson | 6 | Yes |
| Christopher Larson | 7 | No |
| Jodi Habush Sinykin | 8 | Yes |
| Devin LeMahieu | 9 | Yes |
| Rob Stafsholt | 10 | No |
Bill history
Introduced
Read first time and referred to Committee on State Affairs
Public hearing held
Assembly Amendment 1 offered by Representative August
Executive action taken
Report Assembly Amendment 1 adoption recommended by Committee on State Affairs, Ayes 10, Noes 0
Report passage as amended recommended by Committee on State Affairs, Ayes 10, Noes 0
Referred to committee on Rules
Placed on calendar 11-19-2025 by Committee on Rules
Representative Miresse added as a coauthor
Senator James added as a cosponsor
Representative Billings added as a coauthor
Representative Behnke withdrawn as a coauthor
Made a special order of business at 11:26 AM on 2-19-2026 pursuant to Assembly Resolution 14
Read a second time
Assembly Amendment 1 adopted
Ordered to a third reading
Rules suspended
Read a third time and passed
Ordered immediately messaged
Received from Assembly
Read first time and referred to committee on Senate Organization
Available for scheduling
Public hearing requirement waived by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 18 (1m), Ayes 3, Noes 2
Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
Read a second time
Ordered to a third reading
Rules suspended to give bill its third reading
Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 21, Noes 12
Ordered immediately messaged
Received from Senate concurred in
Report correctly enrolled on 3-25-2026
Presented to the Governor on 4-2-2026
Report approved by the Governor on 4-9-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 247
Published 4-10-2026
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