Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
AB 477: Relating to: age for the issuance of a Missing Child Alert.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
AB 477 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on October 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: age for the issuance of a Missing Child Alert. Primary sponsor: Shelia Stubbs (Democratic), John Spiros (Republican), Jessie Rodriguez (Republican), Clint Anderson (Democratic), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Ryan Clancy (Democratic), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Joan Fitzgerald (Democratic), Ben Franklin (Republican), Joy Goeben (Republican), Kalan Haywood (Democratic), Alex Joers (Democratic), Tara Johnson (Democratic), Dean Kaufert (Republican), Darrin Madison (Democratic), Maureen McCarville (Democratic), Paul Melotik (Republican), Vinnie Miresse (Democratic), Dave Murphy (Republican), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (Democratic), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Lori Palmeri (Democratic), Christian Phelps (Democratic), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Ann Roe (Democratic), Joe Sheehan (Democratic), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Lee Snodgrass (Democratic), David Steffen (Republican), Angela Stroud (Democratic), Joel Kitchens (Republican). It lists 10 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 26 · Republican 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelia Stubbs | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| John Spiros | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| Jessie Rodriguez | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Clint Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Elijah Behnke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Ryan Clancy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Barbara Dittrich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Joan Fitzgerald | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Ben Franklin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Joy Goeben | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Kalan Haywood | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Alex Joers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Tara Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Dean Kaufert | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Darrin Madison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Maureen McCarville | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Paul Melotik | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Vinnie Miresse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Dave Murphy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Jeff Mursau | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Sylvia Ortiz-Velez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Jerry O'Connor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Lori Palmeri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Christian Phelps | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
| Jim Piwowarczyk | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Ann Roe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Joe Sheehan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Christine Sinicki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Lee Snodgrass | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| David Steffen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Angela Stroud | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 73 |
| Joel Kitchens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Kristin Dassler-Alfheim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Jesse James | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| LaTonya Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Sarah Keyeski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Chris Larson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Howard Marklein | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Brad Pfaff | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Melissa Ratcliff | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Kelda Roys | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Mark Spreitzer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“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
- Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor
- Laid on the table
- Representative Vining added as a coauthor
- Representatives Moore Omokunde and Tenorio added as coauthors
- Placed on calendar 1-13-2026 by Committee on Rules
- Representative DeSmidt added as a coauthor
- Referred to committee on Rules
- Report passage recommended by Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Ayes 14, Noes 0
- Executive action taken
- Representatives Goodwin and Emerson added as coauthors
- Public hearing held
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