Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWisconsinTo Governor
AB 103: Relating to: school board policies related to changing a pupil’s legal name and pronouns.
Barbara Dittrich
AB 103 status: To Governor — Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (updated May 13, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill aimed to mandate that school boards establish specific policies governing how schools process pupil requests to change legal names or pronouns.
Who is affected
Wisconsin K-12 public school students, school administrators, school boards, and parents.
Requirements and enforcement
School boards would have been required to adopt formal policies regarding the name and pronoun change process for pupils.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill is no longer moving through the legislative process.
Potential benefits
Proponents argued it would create administrative consistency and standardize board policies across the state.
Risks and tradeoffs
Critics expressed concern regarding student psychological impact, privacy rights, and the potential for increased discrimination.
What is still unknown
The exact wording of the proposed board policies and the specific enforcement mechanisms remain unknown.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Establishes a standardized procedure across school districts
- Provides clear policy guidance for school staff
- Encourages formal communication between schools and parents
Risks
- Potential for negative impacts on student mental health
- Risk of creating an unwelcoming environment for transgender youth
- Likelihood of legal challenges regarding student privacy
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Defines clear school board authority over policy
- Increases transparency by mandating written policies
- Provides a defined pathway for decision-making
Risks
- Reduces local board autonomy
- Risks political interference in local educational governance
- Potential for disparate implementation across municipalities
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Standardization of policy may reduce staff confusion
- Provides explicit guidance on parental notification
- Clarifies boundaries of institutional responsibility
Risks
- Potential harm to student emotional and psychological well-being
- Risk of creating barriers to student safety and inclusion
- Potential for bullying as a result of policy implementation
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The bill failed to pass; the risks described are based on proposed provisions rather than enacted law.
Analysis scope
Source material is limited to a brief summary.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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