Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 583: Relating to: resolution of claims against the state for wrongful imprisonment of innocent persons, exempting from taxation certain amounts an individual receives from the claims board or legislature, health benefits and other assistance for wrongfully imprisoned persons, and making an appropriation. (FE)

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

Plain-language summary

AB 583 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on October 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: resolution of claims against the state for wrongful imprisonment of innocent persons, exempting from taxation certain amounts an individual receives from the claims board or legislature, health benefits and other assistance for wrongfully imprisoned persons, and making an appropriation. (FE). Primary sponsor: Jessie Rodriguez (Republican), Shelia Stubbs (Democratic), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Ben DeSmidt (Democratic), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Dean Kaufert (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), Vinnie Miresse (Democratic), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Todd Novak (Republican), Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (Democratic), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), David Steffen (Republican), Angela Stroud (Democratic), Lisa Subeck (Democratic), Chuck Wichgers (Republican), Shannon Zimmerman (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jessie Rodriguez (Republican); Shelia Stubbs (Democratic); Elijah Behnke (Republican); Ben DeSmidt (Democratic); and 15 more. 6 co-sponsors.