Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 1053: Relating to: the state or federal benefits of a child in out-of-home care. (FE)

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

Plain-language summary

AB 1053 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: the state or federal benefits of a child in out-of-home care. (FE). Primary sponsor: Dean Kaufert (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Chuck Wichgers (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Dean Kaufert (Republican); Elijah Behnke (Republican); Dan Knodl (Republican); Dave Maxey (Republican); and 5 more. 1 co-sponsor.