Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 497: Relating to: application of the public records and open meetings laws to charter schools and private schools participating in school choice programs.

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

Plain-language summary

AB 497 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on October 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: application of the public records and open meetings laws to charter schools and private schools participating in school choice programs. Primary sponsor: Angelina Cruz (Democratic), Joe Sheehan (Democratic), Margaret Arney (Democratic), Mike Bare (Democratic), Ryan Clancy (Democratic), Joan Fitzgerald (Democratic), Alex Joers (Democratic), Darrin Madison (Democratic), Lori Palmeri (Democratic), Christian Phelps (Democratic), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Lee Snodgrass (Democratic), Ryan Spaude (Democratic), Angela Stroud (Democratic), Angelito Tenorio (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Angelina Cruz (Democratic); Joe Sheehan (Democratic); Margaret Arney (Democratic); Mike Bare (Democratic); and 11 more. 9 co-sponsors.