AB 843·WI·house
Relating to: citizenship as a requirement to be employed as a law enforcement officer or tribal law enforcement officer.
In CommitteeFiled Jan 16, 2026
Sponsor: Kreibich
Latest Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
Jan 16, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a new statute that bars anyone who is not a United States citizen from being employed as a state or tribal law enforcement officer. It would apply to all hiring for police and tribal police positions, limiting eligibility to citizens. The measure is intended to ensure that officers have allegiance to the United States.
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