Assembly Bill 663 aims to impose strict prohibitions on foreign influence at University of Wisconsin System institutions, particularly concerning collaboration agreements, academic partnerships, and research partnerships with entities from countries deemed foreign adversaries, including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Qatar. The bill prohibits these institutions from entering into such agreements or accepting grants from these countries or their associated entities, with a specific exception that allows for potential partnerships only if approved by the Board of Regents, contingent upon a national security risk assessment. Notably, during the 2025-27 fiscal biennium, no agreements with Russia will be permitted.

Additionally, the bill mandates the Board of Regents to adopt policies that prevent the procurement of educational software from prohibited business entities and restricts the solicitation or acceptance of gifts from foreign adversaries. It also requires the Board to submit an annual report detailing any collaboration agreements or partnerships with these countries, including information on national security assessments. Violations of these provisions could result in financial penalties determined by the Joint Committee on Finance, emphasizing the bill's focus on safeguarding national security and institutional integrity.