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WI SB846
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steve Nass
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AI Summary
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Requires U.S. citizenship for employment as any law enforcement officer or tribal law enforcement officer in Wisconsin
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Expands existing citizenship requirement beyond deputy sheriffs and local police to include state-level officers such as state traffic patrol officers and conservation wardens
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Creates new statutory section 165.85 (4)(a) 2m. in Wisconsin statutes
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Introduced January 15, 2026 by Senators Nass and Tomczyk; referred to Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs
Legislative Description
Citizenship as a requirement to be employed as a law enforcement officer or tribal law enforcement officer.
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs
1/15/2026