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WI AB27
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Murphy
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AI Summary
- Expands Wisconsin's definition of "veteran" to include individuals naturalized under the federal Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act of 2000 who reside in the state
- Extends tuition exemptions at University of Wisconsin System institutions to qualifying Hmong veterans who are Wisconsin residents
- Provides tuition benefits at Wisconsin Technical College System institutions to individuals meeting the new veteran criteria
- Excludes admission to state veterans homes and burial in veterans cemeteries from the expanded benefits, as these remain subject to federal regulations
- Introduced February 17, 2025 with bipartisan support from 36 Assembly representatives and 11 Senators; referred to Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs
Legislative Description
Expanding veterans benefits to individuals who served in Laos in support of the United States during the Vietnam War.
Last Action
Senator Hesselbein added as a cosponsor
1/29/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules6/20/2025
Veterans and Military Affairs2/17/2025
Full Bill Text
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