Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 577: 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

SB 577 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate 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: Van Wanggaard (Republican), Chris Larson (Democratic), Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Kelda Roys (Democratic), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Van Wanggaard (Republican); Chris Larson (Democratic); Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican); Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic); and 2 more. 19 co-sponsors.