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Wisconsin age-verification & online ID laws

Vetoed AB 105 (2026)

AB 105 (2026) would have required sites with more than one-third material harmful to minors to verify users' ages.

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Vetoed
Bill / statute
AB 105 (2026)
Status
Passed, vetoed by governor

AB 105 (2026) would have required sites with more than one-third material harmful to minors to verify users' ages. Gov. Evers vetoed it in April 2026, calling it "a violation of personal privacy." An earlier version that also banned VPNs had that provision stripped out before passage.

Timeline
  • Jan 15, 2025Pending
  • Apr 3, 2026Vetoed

Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov

Frequently asked questions

Does Wisconsin require age verification to access adult websites?

No -- a bill passed but was vetoed. AB 105 (2026) is vetoed. AB 105 (2026) would have required sites with more than one-third material harmful to minors to verify users' ages.

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