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WI AB1048

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Darrin Madison

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Wisconsin statute 66.0104, which currently prohibits local governments from regulating residential landlords

  • Restores authority for cities, villages, towns, and counties to enact ordinances limiting landlord use of tenant screening information such as income, credit history, court records, and rental history

  • Allows local governments to impose requirements on security deposits, inspections, and landlord information disclosures beyond state minimums

  • Enables municipalities to establish rental property registration, licensing, or certification programs

  • Permits local ordinances restricting how far back landlords can consider a prospective tenant's credit, conviction record, or housing history

Legislative Description

Local regulation of landlords.

Last Action

Read first time and referred to Committee on Housing and Real Estate

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing and Real Estate2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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