Senate Bill 226 aims to clarify the determination of proper venue in civil actions or special proceedings in Wisconsin. The bill specifies that when assessing whether a county is an appropriate venue based on where a defendant resides or conducts substantial business, courts are prohibited from considering the participation of certain parties. Specifically, this includes parties joined for just and complete adjudication and insurers joined in the action.

Additionally, the bill establishes that a business entity, such as a corporation or limited liability company, is considered to reside in its place of incorporation or organization and is deemed to conduct substantial business only in the county where its principal place of business is located. This change seeks to streamline venue determinations and provide clearer guidelines for courts in handling civil cases.