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WI SB146
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Van Wanggaard
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AI Summary
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Prohibits any person convicted of a violent felony crime from legally changing their name in Wisconsin
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Violating the name change prohibition constitutes a Class H felony
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Amends birth record, vital records, divorce, and general name change statutes to add exceptions for violent crime convictions
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Prevents name changes through birth certificate amendments, court-ordered vital record changes, sex-change procedures on birth records, divorce proceedings, and standard court petitions
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Prohibits dual convictions under both this new statute and the existing sex offender name change prohibition (s. 301.47) for the same incident
Legislative Description
Prohibiting persons who have been convicted of a violent crime from changing their name and providing a penalty.
Last Action
Report correctly enrolled
1/15/2026