Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 837: Relating to: grants for alternatives to prosecution and incarceration programs for persons with mental illness and making an appropriation. (FE)

In committee Last action April 15, 2026: Fiscal estimate received

Plain-language summary

SB 837 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: grants for alternatives to prosecution and incarceration programs for persons with mental illness and making an appropriation. (FE). Primary sponsor: Mark Spreitzer (Democratic), Jamie Wall (Democratic), Tim Carpenter (Democratic), Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic), LaTonya Johnson (Democratic), Chris Larson (Democratic), Brad Pfaff (Democratic), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic). It lists 20 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): Fiscal estimate received.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mark Spreitzer (Democratic); Jamie Wall (Democratic); Tim Carpenter (Democratic); Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic); and 4 more. 20 co-sponsors.