Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 1041: Relating to: required instruction in African American history in the elementary and high school grades and making an appropriation. (FE)

Did not advance Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

AB 1041 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: required instruction in African American history in the elementary and high school grades and making an appropriation. (FE). Primary sponsor: Shelia Stubbs (Democratic), Kalan Haywood (Democratic), Supreme Moore Omokunde (Democratic), Darrin Madison (Democratic), Margaret Arney (Democratic), Sequanna Taylor (Democratic), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Amaad Rivera-Wagner (Democratic), Ann Roe (Democratic), Ben DeSmidt (Democratic), Randy Udell (Democratic), Mike Bare (Democratic), Greta Neubauer (Democratic), Lori Palmeri (Democratic), Francesca Hong (Democratic), Ryan Clancy (Democratic), Joan Fitzgerald (Democratic), Alex Joers (Democratic), Vinnie Miresse (Democratic), Renuka Mayadev (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Shelia Stubbs (Democratic); Kalan Haywood (Democratic); Supreme Moore Omokunde (Democratic); Darrin Madison (Democratic); and 16 more. 7 co-sponsors.