Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 1157: Relating to: pupil discrimination and private schools participating in a parental choice program or the Special Needs Scholarship Program, discrimination based on gender identity or gender expression, and providing a penalty.

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

Plain-language summary

AB 1157 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on March 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: pupil discrimination and private schools participating in a parental choice program or the Special Needs Scholarship Program, discrimination based on gender identity or gender expression, and providing a penalty. Primary sponsor: Ryan Clancy (Democratic), Francesca Hong (Democratic), Greta Neubauer (Democratic), Deb Andraca (Democratic), Mike Bare (Democratic), Karen DeSanto (Democratic), Ben DeSmidt (Democratic), Joan Fitzgerald (Democratic), Andrew Hysell (Democratic), Alex Joers (Democratic), Tara Johnson (Democratic), Darrin Madison (Democratic), Renuka Mayadev (Democratic), Vinnie Miresse (Democratic), Supreme Moore Omokunde (Democratic), Lori Palmeri (Democratic), Joe Sheehan (Democratic), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Lee Snodgrass (Democratic), Ryan Spaude (Democratic), Angelito Tenorio (Democratic), Randy Udell (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ryan Clancy (Democratic); Francesca Hong (Democratic); Greta Neubauer (Democratic); Deb Andraca (Democratic); and 18 more. 10 co-sponsors.