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WI AB705

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Supreme Omokunde

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the statutory term "painting studio" to "art studio" for alcohol beverage licensing purposes in Wisconsin
  • Adds candlemaking instruction to the activities covered under the art studio definition, alongside painting instruction
  • Art studios are defined as establishments primarily engaged in providing instruction in covered art forms while offering food and beverages for consumption during the activity
  • Licensed art studios retain existing exceptions from certain operating hour restrictions and rules regarding unaccompanied minors that previously applied only to painting studios
  • Amends multiple sections of Chapter 125 (alcohol beverage regulations) to update terminology from "painting studio" to "art studio" throughout

Legislative Description

The issuance of an alcohol beverage retail license for premises where certain art-related business is conducted.

Last Action

Read first time and referred to Committee on State Affairs

12/3/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs12/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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