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WisconsinAB3732025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)HouseWALLET
An Act to amend 71.10 (4) (i); to create 20.835 (2) (cd) and 71.07 (8n) of the statutes; Relating to: creating a refundable individual income tax credit for the parent of a stillbirth and making an appropriation. (FE)
Sponsored By: David Armstrong (Republican), Brent Jacobson (Republican), Mike Bare (Democratic), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Lindee Brill (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Jodi Emerson (Democratic), Benjamin Franklin (Republican), Joy Goeben (Republican), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Andrew Hysell (Democratic), Daniel Knodl (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Maureen McCarville (Democratic), Vincent Miresse (Democratic), David Murphy (Republican), Jeffrey Mursau (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Priscilla Prado (Democratic), Lisa Subeck (Democratic), Ron Tusler (Republican), Randy Udell (Democratic), Chuck Wichgers (Republican)
Became Law
Income tax -- CreditMaternal and infant care
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Refundable tax credit for stillbirth parents
Wisconsin creates a refundable income tax credit for parents of a stillbirth. You claim it for the year the stillbirth occurs. A married couple filing jointly can get up to $2,000 per stillbirth. If you file separately, or the parents are unmarried, each parent can get up to $1,000 per stillbirth. You must be a full‑year Wisconsin resident. Part‑year residents and nonresidents cannot claim it. You cannot claim it for a short tax year, unless your tax year ends because of your death. You must attach a copy of the Wisconsin fetal death report to your return. File within the refund time limit in Wisconsin law (s. 71.75(2)). The credit first applies to tax years starting January 1 of the year this section takes effect; if it takes effect after July 31, it starts the next January 1.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
David Armstrong
Republican • House
Brent Jacobson
Republican • House
Mike Bare
Democratic • House
Elijah Behnke
Republican • House
Lindee Brill
Republican • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Jodi Emerson
Democratic • House
Benjamin Franklin
Republican • House
Joy Goeben
Republican • House
Russell Goodwin
Democratic • House
Rick Gundrum
Republican • House
Andrew Hysell
Democratic • House
Daniel Knodl
Republican • House
Rob Kreibich
Republican • House
Maureen McCarville
Democratic • House
Vincent Miresse
Democratic • House
David Murphy
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
Jim Piwowarczyk
Republican • House
Priscilla Prado
Democratic • House
Lisa Subeck
Democratic • House
Ron Tusler
Republican • House
Randy Udell
Democratic • House
Chuck Wichgers
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Julian Bradley
Republican • Senate
Tim Carpenter
Democratic • Senate
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim
Democratic • Senate
Joan Fitzgerald
Democratic • House
Dianne Hesselbein
Democratic • Senate
Jenna Jacobson
Democratic • House
André Jacque
Republican • Senate
Alex Joers
Democratic • House
Sarah Keyeski
Democratic • Senate
Paul Melotik
Republican • House
Steve Nass
Republican • Senate
Lori Palmeri
Democratic • House
Melissa Ratcliff
Democratic • Senate
Amaad Rivera-Wagner
Democratic • House
Kelda Roys
Democratic • Senate
Joe Sheehan
Democratic • House
Jeff Smith
Democratic • Senate
Mark Spreitzer
Democratic • Senate
Robyn Vining
Democratic • House
Jamie Wall
Democratic • Senate
Van Wanggaard
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
House vote • 2/17/2026
Read a third time and passed, Ayes 98, Noes 0
Yes: 98 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Published 4-10-2026
4/9/2026HouseReport approved by the Governor on 4-9-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 241
4/9/2026HouseRepresentative Vining added as a coauthor
4/8/2026HousePresented 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
3/17/2026SenateSenator Smith added as a cosponsor
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
2/20/2026SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Senate Organization
2/20/2026SenateReceived from Assembly
2/18/2026SenateOrdered immediately messaged
2/17/2026HouseRead a third time and passed, Ayes 98, Noes 0
2/17/2026HouseRules suspended
2/17/2026HouseOrdered to a third reading
2/17/2026HouseAssembly Substitute Amendment 1 adopted
2/17/2026HouseAssembly Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Representative Brill
2/17/2026HouseRead a second time
2/17/2026HouseRepresentatives Ortiz-Velez and Anderson added as coauthors
2/16/2026House
Bill Text
Assembly Substitute Amendment 1
2/17/2026
Bill Text
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