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Yes: 32 • No: 1
WisconsinAB6042025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)HouseWALLET
An Act to create 49.45 (62) of the statutes; Relating to: coverage under the Medical Assistance program for incarcerated individuals. (FE)
Sponsored By: Clinton Anderson (Democratic), Ben DeSmidt (Democratic), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Jodi Emerson (Democratic), Karen Hurd (Republican), Alex Joers (Democratic), Joel Kitchens (Republican), Tony Kurtz (Republican), Renuka Mayadev (Democratic), Clint Moses (Republican), Todd Novak (Republican), Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (Democratic), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Jessie Rodriguez (Republican), Joe Sheehan (Democratic), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Patrick Snyder (Republican), David Steffen (Republican), Angela Stroud (Democratic), Shelia Stubbs (Democratic), Angelito Tenorio (Democratic), Duke Tucker (Republican), Randy Udell (Democratic), Robert Wittke (Republican)
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Health ServicesDepartment of -- HealthMedical assistancePrison
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Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Medicaid help before release from prison or jail
The law directs Wisconsin’s health department to seek federal approval to start Medicaid up to 90 days before release for people in prison or jail who are otherwise eligible. Covered services under the waiver include case management, medication‑assisted treatment for any substance use disorder, and a 30‑day supply of prescriptions. If the federal government approves, Medicaid pays for these services, including the state and federal shares, as allowed by the waiver. The department must submit the waiver request by January 1, 2027.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Clinton Anderson
Democratic • House
Ben DeSmidt
Democratic • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Jodi Emerson
Democratic • House
Karen Hurd
Republican • House
Alex Joers
Democratic • House
Joel Kitchens
Republican • House
Tony Kurtz
Republican • House
Renuka Mayadev
Democratic • House
Clint Moses
Republican • House
Todd Novak
Republican • House
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez
Democratic • House
Jim Piwowarczyk
Republican • House
Jessie Rodriguez
Republican • House
Joe Sheehan
Democratic • House
Christine Sinicki
Democratic • House
Patrick Snyder
Republican • House
David Steffen
Republican • House
Angela Stroud
Democratic • House
Shelia Stubbs
Democratic • House
Angelito Tenorio
Democratic • House
Duke Tucker
Republican • House
Randy Udell
Democratic • House
Robert Wittke
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Deb Andraca
Democratic • House
Lindee Brill
Republican • House
Tim Carpenter
Democratic • Senate
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim
Democratic • Senate
Dora Drake
Democratic • Senate
Jenna Jacobson
Democratic • House
Jesse James
Republican • Senate
Sarah Keyeski
Democratic • Senate
Karen Kirsch
Democratic • House
LaTonya Johnson
Democratic • Senate
Chris Larson
Democratic • Senate
Howard Marklein
Republican • Senate
Paul Melotik
Republican • House
Supreme Moore Omokunde
Democratic • House
Lori Palmeri
Democratic • House
Christian Phelps
Democratic • House
Melissa Ratcliff
Democratic • Senate
Kelda Roys
Democratic • Senate
Jeff Smith
Democratic • Senate
Mark Spreitzer
Democratic • Senate
Lisa Subeck
Democratic • House
Eric Wimberger
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/17/2026
Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 32, Noes 1
Yes: 32 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Published 4-9-2026
4/9/2026HouseReport approved by the Governor on 4-8-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 233
4/9/2026HousePresented to the Governor on 4-2-2026
4/2/2026HouseReport correctly enrolled on 3-25-2026
3/25/2026HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
3/18/2026HouseOrdered immediately messaged
3/17/2026SenateRead a third time and concurred in, Ayes 32, Noes 1
3/17/2026SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
3/17/2026SenateOrdered to a third reading
3/17/2026SenateRead a second time
3/17/2026SenatePlaced on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
3/16/2026SenatePublic hearing requirement waived by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 18 (1m), Ayes 3, Noes 2
3/16/2026SenateAvailable for scheduling
2/25/2026SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Senate Organization
2/25/2026SenateReceived from Assembly
2/23/2026SenateOrdered immediately messaged
2/19/2026HouseRead a third time and passed
2/19/2026HouseRules suspended
2/19/2026HouseOrdered to a third reading
2/19/2026HouseRepresentative Moore Omokunde added as a coauthor
2/19/2026HouseRead a second time
2/19/2026HouseSenator Larson added as a cosponsor
2/19/2026HouseRepresentative Phelps added as a coauthor
2/19/2026HouseMade a special order of business at 9:30 PM on 2-19-2026 pursuant to Assembly Resolution 15
2/19/2026HouseFiscal estimate received
2/16/2026House
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