Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWisconsinIntroduced
AJR 10: Relating to: the freedom to gather in places of worship during a state of emergency (second consideration).
Ron Tusler
AJR 10 status: Introduced — Published 5-26-2026. Enrolled Joint Resolution 10 (updated May 26, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
63OUT OF 100
Score:63/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
This joint resolution acts as a second-consideration constitutional amendment that explicitly protects the right to attend religious services in person during a state of emergency.
Who is affected
Wisconsin residents, religious organizations, and executive-branch emergency management agencies.
Requirements and enforcement
The state and its agencies may no longer enforce mandates that limit in-person religious gatherings during declared states of emergency.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
This follows the second consideration process required for Wisconsin constitutional amendments and has been enrolled.
Potential benefits
Provides permanent constitutional protection for religious assembly, ensuring that such activities remain operational regardless of government-declared emergency status.
Risks and tradeoffs
The primary concern is the limitation of state emergency powers to manage public health risks in densely populated settings during a crisis.
What is still unknown
The specific legal threshold or definition of 'state of emergency' under which these new protections apply remains subject to future judicial interpretation.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Protects the fundamental right to participate in religious services
- Ensures consistent access to spiritual support during emergencies
- Reduces social isolation for faith communities
Risks
- May complicate public health compliance during severe outbreaks
- Risks potential viral transmission in congregate settings
- Limits emergency management tools for public safety officials
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Restrains arbitrary exercise of executive emergency power
- Establishes a clear constitutional limit on government authority
- Promotes transparency by requiring explicit legislative action
Risks
- May constrain rapid responses during unprecedented emergencies
- Risks potential conflict between executive and judicial interpretations
- Reduces executive agility in managing state-level crises
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
40%
Benefits
- Maintains vital social and mental health support systems
- Protects institutional independence of faith-based health activities
- Promotes public trust in emergency policy balance
Risks
- Increases physical contact risk in dense indoor settings
- Impairs implementation of social distancing safety protocols
- Delays enforcement of safety standards during pandemics
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
The amendment potentially conflicts with state-level public health emergency directives.
Analysis scope
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