SB498 — 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)

2025 Wisconsin Senate Bill 498Failed

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)

Chamber: SenateIntroduced: October 2, 2025Session: 2025-26

Status date: 5/13/2026

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Bill Facts

NumberSB498

ChamberSenate

StatusFailed

IntroducedOct 2, 2025

Session2025-26

Citizens ReportNot yet available

Sponsors (32)

Bipartisan Meter

PartisanBipartisan

Sponsor Score0.000 (32R / 0D)

Vote Score0.000 (176R+0D yea / 1R+150D nay)

Composite0.000

Partisan

Perspective Map

32 R

Single-party sponsors — 32 sponsors, Republican only

Partisan

Vote Results

176 Yea151 Nay

Party breakdown:
Yea: 176R, 0D · Nay: 1R, 150D

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