Environment
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Benefits
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Risks
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StateWisconsinTo Governor
AB 415: Relating to: use restrictions on state and local government electronic devices.
Dan Knodl
AB 415 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
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
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Score:Not enough information
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 30/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill sought to implement new restrictions on how state and local government employees utilize work-issued electronic devices, such as phones and computers.
Who is affected
State and local government employees in Wisconsin who are provided with government-owned electronic devices.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill was subject to a veto override attempt which failed in May 2026.
Potential benefits
Not stated in the available source.
Risks and tradeoffs
Specific nature of usage restrictions and potential impacts on employee work efficiency were not detailed.
What is still unknown
The exact scope of the electronic device restrictions remains unknown without the full bill text.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
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Society
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Technology Industry
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Civic Accountability
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Public Health & Safety
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Downside severity and sector-specific impacts cannot be verified due to lack of detailed text.
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
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- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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