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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill adds a funding priority for the minority health program through which the Department of Health Services annually awards grants to organizations for activities to improve the health status of economically disadvantaged minority group members. Under current law, DHS awards grants of up to $50,000 per year per applicant and requires that applicants that are not federally qualified health centers receive priority for grants. This bill requires that applicants providing maternal and child health services also receive priority for these grants.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the existing minority health program, administered by the Department of Health Services (DHS), which provides grants to organizations working to improve the health of economically disadvantaged minority individuals. Currently, the DHS awards grants up to $50,000 annually and gives priority to applicants that are not federally qualified health centers, which are specific types of healthcare facilities recognized by the federal government. This bill adds a new priority for grant applicants: those that provide maternal and child health services will now also receive preference when the DHS awards these grants.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (18)
Margaret Arney (D)*,
Ben DeSmidt (D)*,
Francesca Hong (D)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Darrin Madison (D)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D)*,
Pricilla Prado (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Sequanna Taylor (D)*,
Randy Udell (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D),
LaTonya Johnson (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Bob Wirch (D),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care (on 01/30/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab989 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB989.pdf |
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