Ron Tusler, Wisconsin State Representative for 3rd District | legis.wisconsin.gov
Ron Tusler, Wisconsin State Representative for 3rd District | legis.wisconsin.gov
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "privacy protections for judicial officers".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill modifies existing privacy protections for judicial officers by requiring that written requests for privacy include notarization and a description of specific records believed to contain personal information. It clarifies that home addresses are considered personal information only when directly linked to the judicial officer's name and mandates that requests must be updated if a home address changes. The bill also refines procedures for submitting requests, specifying they must be sent to the designated officer of a government agency, and adjusts the responsibilities of the director of state courts in handling these requests. It allows for exceptions where personal information may be publicly posted if legally required and provides liability protections for government agencies and employees except in cases of intentional or reckless actions. Additionally, the bill allows registers of deeds and third parties, under certain conditions, to access protected documents and redefines land records websites while prohibiting them from displaying protected personal information. The effective date of the bill is the day after publication or April 1, 2025, whichever is later.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Van H. Wanggaard (Republican-21st District), Representative Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District), Representative Rick Gundrum (Republican-58th District), Representative Rob Kreibich (Republican-28th District), Representative David Murphy (Republican-56th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Melissa Ratcliff (Democrat-16th District), along two other co-sponsors.
Ron Tusler has co-authored or authored another 69 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Tusler graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2007 with a BA and again in 2010 from Marquette University with a JD.
Tusler, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2017 to represent the state's 3rd Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Alvin Ott.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB171 | 04/09/2025 | Privacy protections for judicial officers |
| AB170 | 04/09/2025 | Prohibiting the Department of Justice from using the legal services of nongovernmental employees. (FE) |
| AB153 | 04/02/2025 | Income change notifications for child support or maintenance orders |
| AB144 | 03/17/2025 | Eliminating a judgeship from district IV of the court of appeals and establishing an additional judgeship for district III of the court of appeals |
| AB126 | 03/11/2025 | School bus back-up lamps |
| AB73 | 02/24/2025 | Statutory recognition of specialized treatment court and commercial court dockets |
| AB38 | 02/17/2025 | An income tax exemption for cash tips paid to an employee. (FE) |
| AB18 | 02/06/2025 | Fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts to pupils with Every Kid Outdoors passes. (FE) |
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