Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 491: Relating to: video monitoring or recording in residential care centers for children and youth, group homes, and shelter care facilities.

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

Plain-language summary

AB 491 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on October 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: video monitoring or recording in residential care centers for children and youth, group homes, and shelter care facilities. Primary sponsor: Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Kevin Petersen (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Will Penterman (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Chuck Wichgers (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Barbara Dittrich (Republican); Kevin Petersen (Republican); Elijah Behnke (Republican); Rick Gundrum (Republican); and 5 more. 2 co-sponsors.