Bill Title: Free speech and academic freedom at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, due process in disciplinary proceedings at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, and causes of action against the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and technical college district boards. (FE)

Sponsorship: Broadly Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Vetoed) 2026-05-13 - Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 [SB498 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

Revision	Date	Format	Source	View
Introduced	2025-10-02	PDF	Link	View
Enrolled	Not Avail	PDF	Link	View

Amendments

Amendment	Date	Disposition	Format	Source	View
Assembly Substitute Amendment 1	2026-02-12	Proposed	PDF	Link	View
Assembly Substitute Amendment 2	2026-02-12	Proposed	PDF	Link	View

Supplemental Documents

Title	Description	Date	Format	Source	View
Fiscal Note	SB498: Fiscal Estimate From WTCS	Not Avail	PDF	Link	View
Misc	SB498 ROCP for Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges On 10/24/2025	Not Avail	PDF	Link	View
Fiscal Note	SB498: Fiscal Estimate From UWS	Not Avail	PDF	Link	View