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WI AB415

Bill

Status

Enrolled

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dan Knodl

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State agencies are prohibited from using state-owned, operated, or leased electronic devices to download, access, or use social media applications, software, or generative AI owned or controlled by foreign adversaries including China (with Hong Kong and Macau), Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and the Venezuelan Maduro regime

  • Law enforcement agencies are exempted from these restrictions when using technology for law enforcement purposes

  • The Department of Administration must develop policies and standards for executive branch agencies regarding foreign adversary-controlled information technology, addressing supply chain concerns, procurement impacts, and remediation or phase-out of previously acquired technology

  • The Legislative Technology Services Bureau and Director of State Courts must separately develop similar policies for the legislature and court system, respectively

  • The act takes effect on January 31, 2027

Legislative Description

Use restrictions on state and local government electronic devices.

Last Action

Report correctly enrolled on 2-25-2026

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Local Government1/26/2026
Rules1/16/2026
Science, Technology, and AI9/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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