Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB 850 — 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

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    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 January 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 14 sponsors

    1 primary, 13 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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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 expands the allowable activities under a no-sale event venue permit from six events per year to 36 events and allows for the consumption of distilled spirits at such events.

  • 125.24 (1) (a)

    at which fermented malt beverages and wine are consumed → at which fermented malt beverages and wine alcohol beverages are consumed

    Clarifies that both fermented malt beverages and wine are included under the terms of the permit.

  • 125.24 (1) (d)

    but a caterer holding Class “B” and “Class B” licenses may deliver fermented malt beverages and wine to the event venue if all requirements under sub. (2) are satisfied. → but a caterer holding Class “B” and “Class B” licenses may deliver fermented malt beverages and wine alcohol beverages to the event venue if all requirements under sub. (2) are satisfied.

    Specifies that the types of alcohol beverages mentioned also apply to the delivery by caterers.

  • 125.24 (2) (a)

    at which fermented malt beverages and wine are consumed on no more than 6 days per calendar year and no more than one day per month. → at which fermented malt beverages and wine alcohol beverages are consumed on at no more than 6 days 36 events per calendar year and no more than one day per month, with each event having a duration no longer than a continuous 36-hour period during which the permittee has rented or leased the event venue to the same renter or lessee for the entire period.

    Increases the number of events allowed under the permit from six to 36 per year with duration specified.

  • 125.24 (2) (c) 1.

    fermented malt beverages and wine → fermented malt beverages and wine alcohol beverages

    Clarifies that both fermented malt beverages and wine are included for renters to bring.

  • 125.24 (2) (c) 2.

    fermented malt beverages and wine → fermented malt beverages and wine alcohol beverages

    Clarifies that both fermented malt beverages and wine are included for guests to bring.

  • 125.24 (2) (c) 4.

    fermented malt beverages and wine → fermented malt beverages and wine alcohol beverages

    Clarifies that both fermented malt beverages and wine are included for caterers to deliver.

  • 125.24 (2) (d) 2.

    fermented malt beverages or wine → fermented malt beverages and wine alcohol beverages

    Specifies that the types of alcohol beverages mentioned also apply to the caterer's service.

  • 125.24 (2) (d) 3.

    fermented malt beverages or wine → fermented malt beverages or wine alcohol beverages

    Specifies that the types of alcohol beverages mentioned must be purchased from the caterer.

  • 125.24 (2) (e) 3.

    fermented malt beverages or wine → fermented malt beverages or wine alcohol beverages

    Clarifies which beverages are allowed to be served if there are 20 or more people present.

  • 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.

    Creates a definition regarding the status of venues for legal purposes.

  • 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.

    Establishes a procedure for applicants holding other retail licenses to 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 cosponsor

  3. Read first time and referred to Committee on Agriculture and Revenue

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

Sponsors

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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 SB 850 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 SB 850?
SB 850 is sponsored by J. Jacobson, Brown, Fitzgerald, Ortiz-Velez, Prado, Roe, Stroud, Udell, Spreitzer, Mark (Democrat), Jacque, André (Republican), Ratcliff, Melissa (Democrat), Roys, Kelda (Democrat), Hutton, Rob (Republican), and ANDERSON, J.
What is the current status of SB 850?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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