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WI AB657

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Benjamin Franklin

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a sales and use tax exemption for equipment, materials, and technology used exclusively for qualified nuclear fusion technology projects certified by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)

  • Defines "qualified nuclear fusion technology project" as a project undertaking controlled fusion of atomic nuclei or related research, including energy generation, propulsion systems, medical isotope production, and plasma physics research

  • Exempts 73 categories of items from sales tax, including superconductors, electromagnets (0.1 tesla or more), high-voltage power supplies (1,000+ volts), vacuum systems, tritium and deuterium fuel, cryogenic systems, and specialized construction materials

  • Extends the exemption to contractors who purchase qualifying items that become components of a certified fusion project

  • Takes effect on the first day of the third month after publication

Legislative Description

A sales and use tax exemption for nuclear fusion technology projects. (FE)

Last Action

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

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/13/2026
Rules2/4/2026
Ways and Means11/19/2025

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