Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 896: Relating to: local governmental consultation related to federal refugee resettlement and assistance. (FE)

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

Plain-language summary

AB 896 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: local governmental consultation related to federal refugee resettlement and assistance. (FE). Primary sponsor: Karen Hurd (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Chanz Green (Republican), Brent Jacobson (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Will Penterman (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Duke Tucker (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Karen Hurd (Republican); Elijah Behnke (Republican); Barbara Dittrich (Republican); Chanz Green (Republican); and 6 more. 3 co-sponsors.