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Assembly Bill 377
Relating To: Relating to: establishing English as the official state language, use of artificial intelligence or other machine-assisted translation tools in lieu of appointing English language interpreters, and use of English for governmental oral and written communication and for nongovernmental purposes. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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Bill Text and History
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Lobbying Principals
Print| Principal Name | Notified Date | Communication Date | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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| American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Inc | Notified Date 7/18/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date7/18/2025 |
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| Disability Rights Wisconsin | Notified Date 10/22/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date10/22/2025 Comments Unnecessarily restrictive, including exclusive of ASL. Use of AI and machine-assisted translation tools would be incredibly problematic for ASL interpretation and non-English speakers who may have limitations/challenges with communication. |
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| Kids Forward | Notified Date 10/21/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date10/21/2025 |
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| National Association of Social Workers - Wisconsin Chapter | Notified Date 7/22/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date7/22/2025 |
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| State Bar of Wisconsin | Notified Date 10/1/2025 | Communication Date 10/1/2025 | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Against
Report Date10/1/2025 Comments The Litigation, Civil Rights & Liberties, and Public Interest section boards of the State Bar of Wisconsin oppose this legislation, specifically the portions related to use of AI translation. |
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| Wisconsin Education Association Council | Notified Date 7/30/2025 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Against
Report Date7/30/2025 |
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Lobbying Efforts
| 2025 January - June |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total | |
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| Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter | 2025 January - June 3.00 |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 3.00 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Inc | 2025 January - June 3.00 |
2025 July - December |
2026 January - June |
2026 July - December |
Total 3.00 |