Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 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

SB 496 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on October 2, 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: Chris Larson (Democratic), Tim Carpenter (Democratic), Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic), Sarah Keyeski (Democratic), Brad Pfaff (Democratic), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Kelda Roys (Democratic), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Chris Larson (Democratic); Tim Carpenter (Democratic); Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic); Sarah Keyeski (Democratic); and 4 more. 16 co-sponsors.