Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 27: Relating to: expanding veterans benefits to individuals who served in Laos in support of the United States during the Vietnam War.

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

Plain-language summary

AB 27 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on February 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: expanding veterans benefits to individuals who served in Laos in support of the United States during the Vietnam War. Primary sponsor: Dave Murphy (Republican), Pat Snyder (Republican), Clint Anderson (Democratic), Dave Armstrong (Republican), Mike Bare (Democratic), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Jill Billings (Democratic), Lindee Brill (Republican), Brienne Brown (Democratic), Ben DeSmidt (Democratic), Bob Donovan (Republican), Ben Franklin (Republican), Andrew Hysell (Democratic), Brent Jacobson (Republican), Joel Kitchens (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Maureen McCarville (Democratic), Paul Melotik (Republican), Vinnie Miresse (Democratic), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Lori Palmeri (Democratic), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Amaad Rivera-Wagner (Democratic), Joe Sheehan (Democratic), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Ryan Spaude (Democratic), Lisa Subeck (Democratic), Angelito Tenorio (Democratic), Duke Tucker (Republican), Ron Tusler (Republican), Chuck Wichgers (Republican), Greta Neubauer (Democratic), Randy Udell (Democratic), Ann Roe (Democratic), Alex Joers (Democratic). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Dave Murphy (Republican); Pat Snyder (Republican); Clint Anderson (Democratic); Dave Armstrong (Republican); and 33 more. 11 co-sponsors.