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WI SB1011
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
LaTonya Johnson
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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 remain eligible until reaching 100% of state median income
- Eliminates the sliding scale copayment increases 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
- Applies the same income threshold changes to relatives providing court-ordered care for children while receiving kinship care payments
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 Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development2/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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