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WI SB842

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

LaTonya Johnson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Health Services must establish a violence prevention grant program for local health departments and tribal health centers to conduct violence prevention programs or award grants to organizations for such programs
  • Funding comes from excise taxes collected on vapor products, with grant applications due by June 30 of each fiscal year
  • Grant funds cannot be distributed to law enforcement agencies, tribal law enforcement agencies, or any entity providing services in conjunction with law enforcement
  • DHS receives 1.0 new FTE position for program administration, with $30,000 appropriated in fiscal year 2025-26 and $120,000 in fiscal year 2026-27

Legislative Description

Violence prevention grants and making an appropriation. (FE)

Last Action

Representative Anderson added as a cosponsor

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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