Wisconsin 2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB817

Introduced
1/6/26  
Refer
1/6/26  
Report Pass
2/4/26  
Refer
2/4/26  
Refer
2/13/26  

Caption

An Act to amend 45.60 (2) of the statutes; Relating to: reimbursement for the provision of military funeral honors. (FE)

Impact

The implementation of AB817 is expected to translate into more efficient and reliable financial support for entities responsible for conducting military funeral honors. This measure will not only encourage compliance with existing regulatory frameworks associated with military honors but also reinforce the state’s commitment to honoring its veterans. It aims to provide financial relief to funeral homes and other organizations that facilitate these honors, ensuring they are not burdened by the costs associated with delivering a service that is culturally significant and federally recognized.

Summary

AB817 is a bill aimed at formalizing the reimbursement process for the provision of military funeral honors. It seeks to ensure that expenses incurred in delivering these honors to deceased veterans are compensated, thereby acknowledging the sacrifices made by military personnel. By establishing a systematic reimbursement framework, the bill positions itself as a step toward improving veteran services and ensuring that proper honors are paid to those who have served in the military.

Contention

However, discussions around AB817 may reveal differing perspectives on the adequacy and scope of the reimbursement defined in the bill. Some stakeholders may argue that the reimbursement rates are insufficient to cover the true costs encountered by service providers. Others might raise concerns regarding the criteria for eligibility or the bureaucracy surrounding claims for reimbursement. Such points of contention could impact the bill's reception and effectiveness, and highlight the need for further legislative dialogue to refine its provisions.

Companion Bills

WI SB810

Crossfiled Reimbursement for the provision of military funeral honors. (FE)

Previously Filed As

WI SB721

Reimbursement for the provision of military funeral honors. (FE)

WI AB745

Reimbursement for the provision of military funeral honors. (FE)

WI SB810

Reimbursement for the provision of military funeral honors. (FE)

WI HB304

In general provisions, providing for veteran of Korean Armed Forces.

WI SB3225

A Bill For An Act Relating To Statutory Revision: Amending Or Repealing Various Provisions Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes Or The Session Laws Of Hawaii For The Purposes Of Correcting Errors And References, Clarifying Language, Or Deleting Obsolete Or Unnecessary Provisions.

WI HB2467

A Bill For An Act Relating To Statutory Revision: Amending Or Repealing Various Provisions Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes Or The Session Laws Of Hawaii For The Purposes Of Correcting Errors And References, Clarifying Language, Or Deleting Obsolete Or Unnecessary Provisions.

WI SB15

Modifies provisions relating to jail reimbursements

WI HB923

Provides relative to continuous technical corrections and revisions of provisions of Title 23 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950

WI SB0220

MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS LEAVE

WI SB1508

Relating To Statutory Revision: Amending Or Repealing Various Provisions Of The Hawaii Revised Statutes Or The Session Laws Of Hawaii For The Purposes Of Correcting Errors And References, Clarifying Language, Or Deleting Obsolete Or Unnecessary Provisions.

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