Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced 9 D cosponsors

AB 863 — Relating to: authorized activities under a no-sale event venue permit issued by the Division of Alcohol Beverages in the Department of Revenue.

Last action — Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

An Act to repeal 125.24 (2) (b) 2. and 125.24 (2) (e) 2.; to renumber 125.24 (2) (b) 1.; to amend 125.24 (1) (a), 125.24 (1) (d), 125.24 (2) (a), 125.24 (2) (c) 1., 125.24 (2) (c) 2., 125.24 (2) (c) 4., 125.24 (2) (d) 2., 125.24 (2) (d) 3. and 125.24 (2) (e) 3.; to create 125.09 (1) (e) and 125.24 (1) (f) of the statutes;

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill increases the maximum number of events that can take place under a no-sale event venue permit from six to thirty-six per year and allows the consumption of distilled spirits at these events.

  • 125.24 (2) (a)

    on no more than 6 days per calendar year and no more than one day per month → at no more than 36 events per calendar year, with each event having a duration no longer than a continuous 36-hour period

    Allows for a greater frequency and longer duration of events under the no-sale event venue permit.

  • 125.24 (2) (b) 2.

    A no-sale event venue permittee may not allow any person to possess distilled spirits on the event venue when the event venue is being used by a renter or lessee.

    Removes the restriction on possessing distilled spirits at an event venue.

  • 125.09 (1) (e)

    Whether a venue, location, property, open space, room, or establishment is a public place for purposes of this subsection has no effect on whether it is a public or private place for purposes of ch. 101, any zoning ordinance, or any other provision of law.

    Clarifies the classification of event venues regarding public and private designations.

  • 125.24 (1) (f)

    If an applicant for a no-sale event venue permit holds a retail license prohibited under par. (d) at the time of the application, the applicant may certify that the applicant will surrender the retail license upon issuance of a permit under this section.

    Provides a mechanism for applicants with a conflicting retail license to still obtain a no-sale event venue permit.

Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Representative Tucker added as a coauthor

  3. Read first time and referred to Committee on State Affairs

  4. Introduced by Representatives Anderson, J. Jacobson, Brown, Fitzgerald, Ortiz-Velez, Prado, Roe, Stroud and Udell; cosponsored by Senators Spreitzer, Jacque, Ratcliff, Roys and Hutton

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1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (118)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 863 do?
An Act to repeal 125.24 (2) (b) 2. and 125.24 (2) (e) 2.; to renumber 125.24 (2) (b) 1.; to amend 125.24 (1) (a), 125.24 (1) (d), 125.24 (2) (a), 125.24 (2) (c) 1., 125.24 (2) (c) 2., 125.24 (2) (c) 4., 125.24 (2) (d) 2., 125.24 (2) (d) 3. and 125.24 (2) (e) 3.; to create 125.09 (1) (e) and 125.24 (1) (f) of the statutes;
Who sponsors AB 863?
AB 863 is sponsored by Spreitzer, Jacque, Ratcliff, Roys, Hutton, Anderson, Clinton (Democrat), Jacobson, Jenna (Democrat), Brown, Brienne (Democrat), Fitzgerald, Joan (Democrat), Ortiz-Velez, Sylvia (Democrat), Prado, Priscilla (Democrat), Roe, Ann (Democrat), Stroud, Angela (Democrat), and Udell, Randy (Democrat).
What is the current status of AB 863?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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