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AB938Introduced in the Assembly

An optional final hearing by affidavit for the dissolution of a marriage (suggested as remedial legislation by the Office of the Director of State Courts).

Passed

Introduced by Law Revision Committee

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act to amend 767.235 (1) (b) 4. L. of the statutes; Relating to: an optional final hearing by affidavit for the dissolution of a marriage (suggested as remedial legislation by the Office of the Director of State Courts).

Where it stands

Published 3-28-2026

March 27, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Introduced

  2. Read first time and referred to Committee on Rules

  3. Placed on calendar 2-10-2026 by Committee on Rules

  4. Read a second time

  5. Ordered to a third reading

  6. Rules suspended

  7. Read a third time and passed

  8. Ordered immediately messaged

  9. Received from Assembly

  10. Read first time and referred to committee on Senate Organization

  11. Available for scheduling

  12. Public hearing requirement waived by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 18 (1m), Ayes 3, Noes 2

  13. Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)

  14. Read a second time

  15. Ordered to a third reading

  16. Rules suspended to give bill its third reading

  17. Read a third time and concurred in

  18. Senator Carpenter added as a cosponsor

  19. Ordered immediately messaged

  20. Received from Senate concurred in

  21. Report correctly enrolled on 3-19-2026

  22. Presented to the Governor on 3-26-2026

  23. Report approved by the Governor on 3-27-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 140

  24. Published 3-28-2026

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