Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 457: Relating to: the unemployment insurance waiting period.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 457 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on October 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: the unemployment insurance waiting period. Primary sponsor: Jeff Smith (Democratic), Brad Pfaff (Democratic), Kelda Roys (Democratic), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Jamie Wall (Democratic), Chris Larson (Democratic), Dianne Hesselbein (Democratic), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic), Jodi Habush Sinykin (Democratic), Bob Wirch (Democratic), Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic), Sarah Keyeski (Democratic). It lists 26 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jeff Smith (Democratic); Brad Pfaff (Democratic); Kelda Roys (Democratic); Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic); and 8 more. 26 co-sponsors.