Some interesting thoughts and a good read I found on the net:
Wisconsin's legislative halt brings a tentative victory for naturist rights
A welcome win, but the fight continues in Wisconsin
By EVAN NICKS, FEB 23 2024
In a surprising turn of events, the Wisconsin State Legislature has apparently opted not to advance the controversial anti-nudity bills SB 477 and SB 478 to the assembly agenda before the closure of their legislative session this week, leaving naturism advocates cautiously optimistic. Despite a scheduled session focused on budgetary items in March, the likelihood of these bills being revisited remains low, marking a critical moment for proponents of body freedom in the state, though it is tempered by a lack of definitive closure and continued anxiety over what has amounted to a dangerously close call.
A temporary victory amid ongoing challenges
After several months of anxiety over the future of naturism in Wisconsin, the tabling of SB 477 and SB 478—aimed at redefining public indecency laws and regulating minors’ attendance at events with nude adults—brings with it a welcome moment of respite for naturist advocates in the state. Activists on the ground in Wisconsin have been working nonstop since these bills were introduced in October to coordinate letter writing, contact representatives, and rally opposition to these bills. There are many to credit.
Among those are dedicated individuals and groups who rallied in opposition to the bills. Organizations like the Naturist Action Committee (NAC) and the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR), alongside WNBR bike groups, LGBTQ+ advocates, women’s rights activists, and countless individual naturists in Wisconsin, have been at the forefront of this fight, investing both time and resources. NAC expressed their gratitude to Planet Nude:...