Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

SB 357 — Relating to: establishing English as the official state language, use of artificial intelligence or other machine-assisted translation tools in lieu of appointing English language interpreters, and use of English for governmental oral and written communication and for nongovernmental purposes. (FE)

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

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

An Act to amend 885.37 (1), 885.37 (3) (b) and 885.38 (3) (a) (intro.); to create 1.101 of the statutes;

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes English as the official state language and allows for the use of artificial intelligence as a substitute for human interpreters in certain cases.

  • 885.37(1)

    he or she has a right to a qualified interpreter → except as provided in s. 1.101 (3), the person has a right to a qualified interpreter

    Clarifies that the right to a qualified interpreter may be limited by provisions in the new statute regarding alternatives.

  • 885.37(3)(b)

    he or she has a right to a qualified interpreter → except as provided in s. 1.101 (3), the party has a right to a qualified interpreter

    Clarifies that the right to a qualified interpreter for parties may be limited by the new statute regarding alternatives.

  • 885.38(3)(a)(intro.)

    the a person has limited English proficiency and that an interpreter is necessary → the a person has limited English proficiency and that an interpreter is necessary

    Refines the language but does not change the meaning.

Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Jacque

  3. Representative Steffen added as a cosponsor

  4. Fiscal estimate received

  5. Read first time and referred to Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development

  6. Introduced by Senators Jacque and Nass; cosponsored by Representatives Murphy, O'Connor, Gundrum, Maxey, Kreibich, Brooks and Behnke

Sponsors

  • Murphy · Cosponsor
  • O'Connor · Cosponsor
  • Gundrum · Cosponsor
  • Maxey · Cosponsor
  • Kreibich · Cosponsor
  • Brooks · Cosponsor
  • Behnke · Cosponsor
  • André Jacque · Primary
  • Steve Nass · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 123 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

  • Murphy
  • O'Connor
  • Gundrum
  • Maxey
  • Kreibich
  • Brooks
  • Behnke
  • Nass, Steve Republican

Not signed on (123)

123 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 357 do?
An Act to amend 885.37 (1), 885.37 (3) (b) and 885.38 (3) (a) (intro.); to create 1.101 of the statutes;
Who sponsors SB 357?
SB 357 is sponsored by Murphy, O'Connor, Gundrum, Maxey, Kreibich, Brooks, Behnke, Jacque, André (Republican), and Nass, Steve (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 357?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 357?
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