Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 436: Relating to: requiring animal testing facilities and breeders to offer certain dogs and cats for adoption to releasing agencies and providing a penalty. (FE)

Passed one chamber Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

AB 436 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on September 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: requiring animal testing facilities and breeders to offer certain dogs and cats for adoption to releasing agencies and providing a penalty. (FE). Primary sponsor: Joel Kitchens (Republican), Alex Joers (Democratic), Dave Armstrong (Republican), Randy Udell (Democratic), Vinnie Miresse (Democratic), Ben DeSmidt (Democratic), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Lori Palmeri (Democratic), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Mike Bare (Democratic), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Bob Donovan (Republican), Joe Sheehan (Democratic), Clint Anderson (Democratic), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Shelia Stubbs (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joel Kitchens (Republican); Alex Joers (Democratic); Dave Armstrong (Republican); Randy Udell (Democratic); and 16 more. 7 co-sponsors.