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WI AB415
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dan Knodl
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AI Summary
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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
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Law enforcement agencies are exempted from these restrictions when using technology for law enforcement purposes
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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
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The Legislative Technology Services Bureau and Director of State Courts must separately develop similar policies for the legislature and court system, respectively
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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