SB194 — Obtaining attorney fees and costs under the state’s public records law when an authority voluntarily or unilaterally releases a contested record after an action has been filed in court.

2025 Wisconsin Senate Bill 194In Committee

Obtaining attorney fees and costs under the state’s public records law when an authority voluntarily or unilaterally releases a contested record after an action has been filed in court.

Chamber: SenateCommittee: RulesIntroduced: April 14, 2025Session: 2025-26

Status date: 5/15/2025

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Citizens Report

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Bill Facts

NumberSB194

ChamberSenate

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedApr 14, 2025

Session2025-26

Citizens ReportNot yet available

Sponsors (32)

Bipartisan Meter

PartisanBipartisan

Sponsor Score0.188 (29R / 3D)

Composite0.188

Minimally Bipartisan

Perspective Map

29 R3 D

Cross-party coalition — 32 sponsors from both parties

Minimally Bipartisan

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