Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
AB 1237: Relating to: restoring private individual authority to bring a qui tam claim against a person for making a false claim for medical assistance, actions by the attorney general against a person for making a false claim for medical assistance, and providing a penalty. (FE)
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Plain-language summary
AB 1237 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on March 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: restoring private individual authority to bring a qui tam claim against a person for making a false claim for medical assistance, actions by the attorney general against a person for making a false claim for medical assistance, and providing a penalty. (FE). Primary sponsor: Lisa Subeck (Democratic), Lori Palmeri (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Subeck | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Lori Palmeri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Melissa Ratcliff | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Kelda Roys | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Jeff Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
- Read first time and referred to Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care
- Introduced by Representatives Subeck and Palmeri; cosponsored by Senators Smith, Ratcliff and Roys