Midwest · WI

Wisconsin

Draft research · Evidence tier B

Wisconsin has a state web-accessibility policy based on Section 508, while bipartisan AB904 proposed broader statewide IT accessibility standards but failed in the 2023–24 session.

Initial research category: State Section 508-based web policy plus failed modernization legislation

Structured draft values

At a glance

Each card pairs the conservative normalized value with the original research wording.

Enacted state law: Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wording
Administrative web policy plus failed legislation — Policy active; AB904 failed.
Mandatory state policy: Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wording
Administrative web policy plus failed legislation — Policy active; AB904 failed.
WCAG requirement: Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wording
State policy is Section 508-based; agencies are implementing WCAG 2.1 AA under federal Title II.
Government websites: Yes
The initial research states yes; claim-level source review is still pending.
Original research wording
Yes
Mobile applications: Federal requirement only
Only the separate federal baseline is explicit in the initial research.
Original research wording
Federal implementation; state-policy clarity limited
Electronic documents and PDFs: Partial
The initial research describes partial coverage or authority.
Original research wording
Partial
Software, systems, and other ICT: Proposed only
The described provision appears only in proposed, failed, or vetoed legislation.
Original research wording
AB904 proposed broader standards
Accessible procurement: Proposed only
The described provision appears only in proposed, failed, or vetoed legislation.
Original research wording
AB904/proposed scope; current statewide requirement needs verification
Education accessibility: Unclear
Available wording cannot be reduced to one conclusion without inference.
Original research wording
Institution-specific
Local-government relevance: Federal requirement only
Only the separate federal baseline is explicit in the initial research.
Original research wording
Federal Title II applies.
Funding and implementation: Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wording
Not verified.
Enforcement and accountability: Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wording
Agency/federal processes; failed bill did not create new remedies.

Authority research

Laws, policies, and standards

Primary authority named in the draft

Wisconsin.gov Accessibility Policy; AB904 legislative record.

Instrument type

Administrative web policy plus failed legislation

Current policy status wording

Policy active; AB904 failed.

Technical standard wording

State policy is Section 508-based; agencies are implementing WCAG 2.1 AA under federal Title II.

Separately tracked legislative instruments

These records are isolated so proposed, failed, or vetoed provisions cannot be presented as enacted authority.

AB904 (2023-24)Status: failed
The draft explicitly identifies AB904 as failed in the 2023-24 session.

Research notes

Implementation and accountability

Funding and implementation

Not verified.

Enforcement and accountability

Agency/federal processes; failed bill did not create new remedies.

Responsible entities named in the draft

State digital teams and agencies.

Named people or policy architects

Former/then-Rep. Jimmy Anderson was first-listed sponsor of AB904, with bipartisan co-sponsors including David Steffen, Bob Donovan, Jerry O’Connor, Chuck Wichgers, Julian Bradley, and Robert Cowles.

Clearly labeled analysis

Strengths and research gaps

Draft Atlas analysis: notable strength

Existing policy and bipartisan recognition that broader standards are needed.

Unanswered questions and cautions

Modern binding statewide scope, apps, procurement, funding, audits, and enforcement.

Evidence trail

Official and supporting source leads

Reachability does not prove that a source is current, authoritative, accessible, or supports every claim in this profile.

legiscan.com/WI/bill/AB904/2023Automated check restricted
Automated checks received HTTP 403 or 429; a human browser check is still required.
wisconsin.gov/Pages/Policies.aspxResponded at last check
Official current Wisconsin.gov policy page reviewed for its website and web-application accessibility requirements.