Veterans

passed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 17, 2026

SR 6: Relating to: honoring the U.S. service members who lost their lives during the initial actions of the ongoing conflict with Iran.

This Wisconsin Senate Resolution honors U.S. service members who died during the initial phase of the conflict with Iran, specifically those killed in strikes on Kuwait and Saudi Arabia or who died in an aircraft crash in Iraq. The measure formally acknowledges the bravery of seven fallen soldiers and extends condolences to their families while expressing gratitude to the approximately 400 Wisconsin National Guard members currently deployed in the Middle East. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize the sacrifices made by American troops in the region. It focuses on commemorating specific individuals and supporting those still serving in harm's way during the ongoing military operations.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors fallen service members and acknowledges bravery of deployed National Guard, recognizing veteran service and expressing gratitude.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 1121: Relating to: health insurance coverage of prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces. (FE)

This bill requires health insurance plans, including those for government employees and public schools, to cover prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces when deemed medically necessary by a licensed healthcare provider. The law defines prostheses as devices that replace missing limbs and custom orthotic braces as personalized devices that correct or support musculoskeletal conditions, ensuring coverage includes materials, instruction, and repairs under specific circumstances. Coverage must match or exceed federal standards and apply to replacement or repair when medically needed due to changes in the patient's condition or when repair costs exceed 60 percent of replacement costs. The bill also mandates that plans maintain access to at least two in-network providers in the state and requires written explanations for any coverage denials based on medical necessity.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates health insurance coverage for prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces, expanding access to necessary medical devices and strengthening patient care.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands health insurance coverage for prosthetics and orthotic braces, which directly benefits veterans who often require such medical devices due to service-related injuries.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 983: Relating to: the definition of “veteran” for purposes of certain state veterans benefits.

SB 983 clarifies the definition of "veteran" for Wisconsin state veterans benefits. It creates a new statutory definition (45.01(12)(jm)) specifically including National Guard members who completed their initial service obligation and received an honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions. This change ensures these individuals qualify for state benefits under the new category, while removing them from the general "veteran" definition in 45.51(2)(a)1. The bill directly affects eligible National Guard members seeking state-level veterans' benefits.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransClarifies veteran definition to include National Guard members with honorable discharge, expanding eligibility for state benefits under new category while removing from general definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 1007: Relating to: administration of the veterans at risk alert system.

AB 1007 amends the definition of "veteran at risk" in Wisconsin law to explicitly include active-duty members of the U.S. armed forces, National Guard, or military reserves who have service-related physical or mental health conditions. The bill clarifies that a person qualifies as "at risk" based on information provided in a report about such conditions. This change directly affects military service members and veterans who may be identified through the existing veterans at risk alert system. The amendment refines the eligibility criteria for the system without creating new programs or funding.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands eligibility for veterans at risk alert system to include military personnel with service-related mental health conditions, enhancing access to healthcare support.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands eligibility for veterans at risk alert system to include active-duty, National Guard, and reserves with service-related health conditions, strengthening access to support services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health National Guard & Reserve

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 985: Relating to: administration of the veterans at risk alert system.

SB 985 amends a statute to define "veteran at risk" for the veterans at risk alert system. The bill specifies that a "veteran at risk" includes veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard, or military reservists known to have a physical or mental health condition related to their military service, based on reports. This definition change directly affects how the alert system identifies individuals eligible for support. The bill is purely definitional and does not create new programs or alter system operations.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransClarifies eligibility for veterans at risk alert system, enabling better identification of veterans needing support through defined criteria related to military service health conditions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 1006: Relating to: the definition of “veteran” for purposes of certain state veterans benefits.

AB 1006 amends Wisconsin law to create a new definition of "veteran" specifically for state veterans benefits eligibility. It defines a veteran as a current or former National Guard member who completed their initial obligated service term and received an honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions. This change directly expands eligibility for state veterans benefits to include qualifying National Guard members who previously might not have met the existing definition. The bill does not alter benefit amounts or other eligibility criteria beyond this definition update.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands state veterans benefits eligibility to include qualifying National Guard members with honorable discharge, directly advancing access to benefits per bill's purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education

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signed · Wisconsin · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SB 810: Relating to: reimbursement for the provision of military funeral honors. (FE)

SB 810 increases the state reimbursement rate for certified veteran organizations providing military funeral honors from $50 to $100 per funeral. It directly affects local veteran groups certified by the department that offer these honors to eligible individuals. The bill amends statute 45.60(2) to update the reimbursement cap while maintaining the requirement that costs must be covered by the department from a specific appropriation. This is a procedural change to the existing reimbursement policy with no new eligibility criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state reimbursement rate from $50 to $100 per funeral, directly allocating additional funds from state budget for veteran services per amended statute.92% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransIncreases reimbursement for veteran organizations providing military funeral honors from $50 to $100, directly funding and strengthening veteran service recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Memorials & Recognition

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Jun 16, 2026

AB 913: Relating to: subtraction for certain income of members of the National Guard and Reserves. (FE)

AB 913 creates a new tax break for Wisconsin National Guard and Reserve members by allowing a subtraction from taxable income for specific military pay. It covers basic pay received during federally required drills and field exercises (for National Guard) and inactive-duty training compensation (for Reserves), as defined under federal law. This applies to tax years starting after December 31, 2025, and fills a gap in current law, which previously only provided similar tax breaks for active duty or certain call-ups. The bill directly affects Wisconsin residents serving in these military roles who receive this type of compensation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax break for military members by subtracting specific pay from taxable income, providing direct tax relief per Budget & Taxes indicators.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides tax break for National Guard/Reserve members, expanding financial benefits for veterans by filling a gap in existing law for military pay deductions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives National Guard & Reserve

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 27, 2026

AB 935: 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).

AB 935 updates Wisconsin's veterans affairs statutes by repealing expired programs and making administrative clarifications. It modifies definitions (like "permanently and totally disabled veteran"), updates mental health service reporting requirements for PTSD, and adjusts asset calculations for veterans' assistance payments. The bill also adds new requirements for the Council on Veterans Programs to submit annual reports and mandates the department to post information about depleted uranium exposure benefits online. These changes primarily affect veterans seeking benefits, VA staff managing programs, and the Council on Veterans Programs. The bill focuses on correcting outdated language and improving administrative processes within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransUpdates PTSD mental health services, adjusts asset calculations to improve assistance access, and mandates reporting for veterans programs per DVAs remedial suggestion.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Mental Health

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 887: Relating to: identification of the Platteville Veteran’s Memorial on state highway maps. (FE)

AB 887 adds the Platteville Veteran's Memorial in Grant County to official Wisconsin state highway maps. The bill requires the memorial's location to be marked on all future highway maps published after the law takes effect. This is a procedural change that directly affects how the memorial is identified on public transportation maps, with no financial or policy impact beyond map notation.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates inclusion of Platteville Veteran's Memorial on state highway maps, directly recognizing veteran service per topic description.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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