Wisconsin AB460: An Act to create 118.60 (2) (ac) and 119.23 (2) (ac) of the statutes; Relating to: pupil eligibility for parental choice programs based upon participation by a sibling or a dependent child of the pupil's parent or guardian. (FE)

What the bill says

An Act to create 118.60 (2) (ac) and 119.23 (2) (ac) of the statutes; relating to: pupil eligibility for parental choice programs based upon participation by a sibling or a dependent child of the pupil's parent or guardian.

From the enrolled text, March 24, 2026:

An Act to create 118.60 (2) (ac) and 119.23 (2) (ac) of the statutes; relating to: pupil eligibility for parental choice programs based upon participation by a sibling or a dependent child of the pupil's parent or guardian. The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows: AB460,1Section 1. 118.60 (2) (ac) of the statutes is created to read: 118.60 (2) (ac) Subject to pars. (ag) and (ar) and notwithstanding par. (bm), any pupil in grades kindergarten to 12 who resides in a school district other than a 1st class city school district may attend any private school participating in the program under this section if par. (a) 3. to 9. applies and the pupil's sibling or a dependent child, as defined in s. 49.19 (1) (a), of the pupil's parent or legal guardian attended a private school participating in the program under this section or s. 119.23 in the previous school year. AB460,2Section 2. 119.23 (2) (ac) of the statutes is created to read: 119.23 (2) (ac) Subject to pars. (ag) and (ar), any pupil in grades kindergarten to 12 who resides within the city may attend any private school participating in the program under this section if par. (a) 3. to 9. applies and the pupil's sibling or a dependent child, …

Read the full official text

Sponsors

• Duchow, Cindi (R, HD-097) · primary sponsor
• Brill, Lindee (R, HD-027)
• Dittrich, Barbara (R, HD-099)
• Donovan, Bob (R, HD-061)
• Goeben, Joy (R, HD-005)
• Jacobson, Brent (R, HD-087)
• Maxey, Dave (R, HD-083)
• Melotik, Paul (R, HD-022)
• Murphy, David (R, HD-056)
• Mursau, Jeffrey (R, HD-036)
• O'Connor, Jerry (R, HD-060)
• Penterman, William (R, HD-038)

Latest actions

1. May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
2. May 12, 2026: Placed on calendar 5-12-2026 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)
3. April 3, 2026: Report vetoed by the Governor on 4-3-2026
4. April 2, 2026: Presented to the Governor on 4-2-2026
5. March 24, 2026: Report correctly enrolled on 3-24-2026
6. March 18, 2026: Received from Senate concurred in
7. March 17, 2026: Ordered immediately messaged
8. March 17, 2026: Read a third time and concurred in
9. March 17, 2026: Rules suspended to give bill its third reading
10. March 17, 2026: Ordered to a third reading

Votes

• Vote on AB0460 (March 17, 2026): 18 yea, 15 nay, passed

Common questions

What is AB460?

AB460 is a bill in the Wisconsin Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act to create 118.60 (2) (ac) and 119.23 (2) (ac) of the statutes; Relating to: pupil eligibility for parental choice programs based upon participation by a sibling or a dependent child of the pupil's parent or guardian. (FE).

What does AB460 do?

In its own words: An Act to create 118.60 (2) (ac) and 119.23 (2) (ac) of the statutes; relating to: pupil eligibility for parental choice programs based upon participation by a sibling or a dependent child of the pupil's parent or guardian.

What is the status of AB460?

Vetoed as of May 13, 2026. Latest action: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (May 13, 2026).

Who sponsored AB460?

Duchow, Cindi (R, HD-097), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for AB460?

On the Wisconsin Legislature website: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/ab460