Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 496: Relating to: verification of a pupil’s family income for participation in a parental choice program.

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

Plain-language summary

AB 496 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on October 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: verification of a pupil’s family income for participation in a parental choice program. Primary sponsor: Christian Phelps (Democratic), Joe Sheehan (Democratic), Francesca Hong (Democratic), Margaret Arney (Democratic), Mike Bare (Democratic), Ryan Clancy (Democratic), Angelina Cruz (Democratic), Joan Fitzgerald (Democratic), Alex Joers (Democratic), Darrin Madison (Democratic), Lori Palmeri (Democratic), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Lee Snodgrass (Democratic), Ryan Spaude (Democratic), Angela Stroud (Democratic), Angelito Tenorio (Democratic), Tara Johnson (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Christian Phelps (Democratic); Joe Sheehan (Democratic); Francesca Hong (Democratic); Margaret Arney (Democratic); and 13 more. 8 co-sponsors.