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WI AB1018
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alex Joers
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AI Summary
- Raises the income eligibility threshold for Wisconsin Shares child care subsidies from 200% of the federal poverty line to 85% of the state median income
- Extends continued eligibility for families already receiving subsidies whose income rises above 85% of state median income, allowing them to retain benefits until income reaches 100% of state median income
- Eliminates the sliding scale copayment increase that previously applied when family income exceeded 200% of the poverty line
- Appropriates $1,250,000 in general purpose revenue for fiscal year 2026-27 to fund the eligibility expansion
- Referred to the Assembly Committee on Children and Families; introduced February 6, 2026 with 37 Assembly sponsors and 10 Senate cosponsors
Legislative Description
Income eligibility for Wisconsin Shares child care subsidy and making an appropriation. (FE)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Children and Families
2/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Children and Families2/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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