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WI SB701
WI SB701Funding for the Family Foundations home visitation program and making an appropriation. (FE)
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Introduced
12/02/2025
12/02/2025
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides an increase in general purpose revenue to the Department of Children and Families to support the Family Foundations home visitation program. Under current law, DCF distributes grants for the prevention of child abuse and neglect under a program commonly referred to as “Family Foundations.” Under the Family Foundations program, certain entities are eligible for grants to provide home visitation services for parents who are eligible for Medical Assistance and who are assessed to be at risk of poor birth outcomes or of abusing or neglecting their child. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill increases general purpose revenue for the Department of Children and Families (DCF) by $1.2 million in fiscal year 2026-27 to support the Family Foundations home visitation program. The Family Foundations program provides grants to eligible entities to offer home visitation services to parents who are enrolled in Medical Assistance and have been assessed as being at high risk of poor birth outcomes or child abuse and neglect. By increasing funding, the bill aims to expand or strengthen these critical support services for vulnerable families, helping to prevent child abuse and promote positive parenting outcomes through targeted home visitation interventions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (15)
Jesse James (R)*,
Scott Allen (R),
Jill Billings (D),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Robert Donovan (R),
Rick Gundrum (R),
Alex Joers (D),
Anthony Kurtz (R),
Renuka Mayadev (D),
Todd Novak (R),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Pat Snyder (R),
David Steffen (R),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb701 |
| SB701 ROCP for Committee on Senate Organization | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/senate_organization/1985110.pdf |
| SB701 ROCP for Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/mental_health_substance_abuse_prevention_children_and_families/1966915.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB701: Fiscal Estimate From DCF | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb701/sb701_dcf.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB701.pdf |
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