Assembly Bill 446 aims to establish a legal framework in Wisconsin that requires state agencies, local governmental units, and their employees to consider the definition of antisemitism as defined by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) when assessing discriminatory intent in relation to laws, ordinances, or policies that prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, or national origin. This includes instances where enhanced criminal penalties may apply if a crime is committed with the intent to target individuals or groups based on these characteristics.

The bill explicitly states that the consideration of this definition should not infringe upon any rights protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution or conflict with existing federal or state antidiscrimination laws. The new section created in the statutes, 20.932, outlines the definitions of local governmental units, political subdivisions, and state agencies, ensuring clarity in the application of this legislation.