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WI AB759

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joel Kitchens

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • DACA recipients with unexpired deferred action status and valid employment authorization documents would become eligible for Wisconsin occupational licenses, certificates, permits, and registrations

  • Credentials issued under this provision would only remain valid for the duration of the individual's federal employment authorization document

  • Issuing authorities must verify employment authorization through the federal SAVE program (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements) before granting credentials

  • Individuals whose employment authorization is withdrawn must immediately stop practicing and notify the issuing authority

  • The provision only applies to individuals who received DACA status before the bill's effective date and does not grant eligibility for any other public benefits

Legislative Description

Eligibility to receive occupational credentials for recipients of deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (FE)

Last Action

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3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development2/25/2026
Rules1/15/2026
Regulatory Licensing Reform12/17/2025

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