Summary
On Oct 13, 2025, state legislators in Wisconsin announced they will be introducing a Rights of Nature resolution: Assembly Joint Resolution 114. The resolution calls upon the state to adopt a broader Rights of Nature law, and encourages local governments in Wisconsin to do so as well.
The announcement by legislators builds on efforts by communities across Wisconsin which are considering Rights of Nature policies. Milwaukee County adopted a Rights of Nature resolution in 2023, the first community in the state to do so, with other communities considering taking similar steps. The introduction of the Rights of Nature legislation also comes as Republican state legislators seek to prohibit local communities from enacting Rights of Nature laws. The preemption legislation would restrict the ability of communities to protect the natural environment.
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Kauffman, Craig, Catherine Haas, Alex Putzer, Shrishtee Bajpai, Kelsey Leonard, Elizabeth Macpherson, Pamela Martin, Alessandro Pelizzon & Linda Sheehan. Eco Jurisprudence Monitor. V2. 2025. Distributed by the Eco Jurisprudence Monitor.https://ecojurisprudence.org/initiatives/wisconsin-usa-resolution-recognize-the-rights-of-nature-across-the-state-of-wisconsin/.
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