Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 598: Relating to: coverage under the Medical Assistance program for incarcerated individuals. (FE)

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

Plain-language summary

SB 598 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on October 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: coverage under the Medical Assistance program for incarcerated individuals. (FE). Primary sponsor: Jesse James (Republican), Howard Marklein (Republican), Sarah Keyeski (Democratic), LaTonya Johnson (Democratic), Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic), Dora Drake (Democratic), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Kelda Roys (Democratic), Jeff Smith (Democratic), Eric Wimberger (Republican), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic). It lists 24 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jesse James (Republican); Howard Marklein (Republican); Sarah Keyeski (Democratic); LaTonya Johnson (Democratic); and 7 more. 24 co-sponsors.