SB 2262025 to 2026
bill
2025 to 2026 Legislature · State Senate bill
SB 226
Relating to: determination of where a defendant resides or does substantial business for purposes of venue.
In committee Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
Official bill page and text: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov
Sponsors 3
Status
In committee as of March 23, 2026. The 2025 to 2026 Legislature serves until the 2027 Legislature convenes on January 4, 2027.
Referred to: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety (from the official referral record)
Roll-call votes 0
No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.
Timeline 8
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2026 | Senate | Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 |
| September 17, 2025 | Senate | Available for scheduling |
| September 17, 2025 | Senate | Report passage without recommendation, pursuant to Senate Rule 27 (4)(a), by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 4, Noes 4 |
| September 17, 2025 | Senate | Executive action taken |
| September 3, 2025 | Senate | Public hearing held |
| May 8, 2025 | Senate | Representative Steffen added as a cosponsor |
| April 25, 2025 | Senate | Read first time and referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety |
| April 25, 2025 | Senate | Introduced by Senators Feyen, Marklein and Quinn; cosponsored by Representatives Duchow, Allen, Brooks, Kreibich, Maxey and O'Connor |
Data: Open States (bulk data, October 1, 2026 monthly extract, which has no roll-call tallies; public data, attribution appreciated). Official record: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.