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Wis. Const. art. IV, § 16

Privilege in debate

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No member of the legislature shall be liable in any civil action, or criminal prosecution whatever, for words spoken in debate.

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Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-25
Edition: 2026-09-25
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