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WI SB379

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andre Jacque

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a $2,000 refundable individual income tax credit for parents who experience a stillbirth in Wisconsin, claimable in the taxable year the stillbirth occurs

  • Defines "stillbirth" as a birth occurring in Wisconsin that requires a fetal death report under state law

  • Married couples filing jointly may claim up to $2,000 per stillbirth; married couples filing separately or unmarried parents may each claim up to $1,000 per stillbirth

  • Limits eligibility to full-year Wisconsin residents who submit proof of eligibility (fetal death report) with their tax return

  • Applies to taxable years beginning January 1 of the year the act takes effect, or the following January 1 if enacted after July 31

Legislative Description

Creating a refundable individual income tax credit for the parent of a stillbirth and making an appropriation. (FE)

Last Action

Representative Anderson added as a cosponsor

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/29/2026
Agriculture and Revenue7/16/2025

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