An Act to repeal 45.03 (13) (j) and 45.03 (13) (k); to amend 45.01 (9), 45.03 (2m), 45.03 (3) (a), 45.03 (3) (b), 45.03 (13) (f) 2., 45.03 (15), 45.03 (21) (d), 45.04 (2), 45.07 (1), 45.10 (2), 45.40 (1m) (a), 45.40 (2) (c), 45.44 (2), 45.44 (3) (intro.), 45.44 (4), 45.51 (3) (b), 45.51 (4) (am) 2., 45.51 (4) (bm), 45.51 (13) (intro.), 45.55, 45.60 (1) (b), 45.60 (2), 45.61 (5), 45.62 (1) (g), 45.81 (2) and 45.85 (1); to create 45.01 (4m) of the statutes; Relating to: repealing expired programs within the Department of Veterans Affairs; definition, terminology, and grammatical changes for the Department of Veterans Affairs, mental health services for post-traumatic stress disorder; reporting on rules proposed by the Department of Veterans Affairs; asset calculation for determining eligibility for veterans assistance payments; and deceased veterans’ graves (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Veterans Affairs).
Sponsored By: Law Revision Committee
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Life insurance exclusion helps veterans qualify
Wisconsin excludes the first $50,000 of life insurance cash value when checking veterans’ eligibility for subsistence or health care aid. This is the policy’s cash surrender value. The exclusion can help veterans qualify for aid; it is not a $50,000 payment.
Veterans department can offer mental health referrals
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs may give veterans and service members information and referrals for post-traumatic stress disorder care. This authority helps people find mental health services; it does not provide a direct payment.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Law Revision Committee
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Tim Carpenter
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Published 3-28-2026
3/27/2026HouseReport approved by the Governor on 3-27-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 138
3/27/2026HousePresented to the Governor on 3-26-2026
3/26/2026HouseReport correctly enrolled on 3-25-2026
3/25/2026HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
3/18/2026HouseOrdered immediately messaged
3/17/2026SenateSenator Carpenter added as a cosponsor
3/17/2026SenateRead a third time and concurred in
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
2/11/2026SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Senate Organization
2/11/2026SenateReceived from Assembly
2/10/2026SenateOrdered immediately messaged
2/10/2026HouseRead a third time and passed
2/10/2026HouseRules suspended
2/10/2026HouseOrdered to a third reading
2/10/2026HouseRead a second time
2/10/2026HousePlaced on calendar 2-10-2026 by Committee on Rules
2/5/2026HouseRead first time and referred to Committee on Rules
1/28/2026HouseIntroduced by Law Revision Committee
1/28/2026House
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