AB 458/SB 459: Admissibility of Expert Witness Testimony

  • Status: Signed by governor
  • Position: Support
  • Bill Number: AB-458/SB-459
  • Session: 2025-26
  • Latest Update: Sep 26, 2025
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Summary

This bill updates the current statutory rule of evidence relating to testimony by experts to conform with recent changes made to Federal Rule of Evidence (FRE) 702 intended to clarify the court’s gatekeeping role with respect to expert testimony.

Authors:
Rep. Brent Jacobson (R- Mosinee); Sen. Van Wanggaard (R- Racine)