Wisconsin 2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin Senate Bill SB396

Introduced
8/25/25  
Refer
8/25/25  

Caption

An Act Relating to: the Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Impact

If enacted, SB396 will have a significant impact on state laws regarding the provision of services to veterans. It will allocate funds specifically for outreach and support programs, which could lead to increased accessibility of mental health resources, employment assistance, and housing support for veterans. State agencies may also need to adjust their operations to align with the requirements set forth in the bill, ensuring that they effectively facilitate recovery and reintegration efforts for veterans.

Summary

SB396 aims to establish the Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program, which is intended to provide essential services and support for veterans. The bill outlines funding and resources required for outreach initiatives that assist veterans in accessing programs designed for their recovery and reintegration into society. By prioritizing the needs of veterans, the bill seeks to target a crucial segment of the population that often faces challenges after military service.

Contention

Public discussions surrounding SB396 could reveal points of contention regarding the adequacy of funding and the effectiveness of proposed outreach strategies. Some stakeholders may argue that while the intention behind the bill is commendable, the allocation of resources may not be sufficient to address the diverse needs of veterans fully. There may also be debates surrounding the management of these resources and the oversight mechanisms necessary to ensure that the funds are utilized effectively, preventing any misuse or misallocation of public money.

Companion Bills

WI AB404

Crossfiled An Act Relating to: the Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program and making an appropriation. (FE)

Previously Filed As

WI AB404

The Veterans Outreach and Recovery Program and making an appropriation. (FE)

WI AB383

The veterans housing and recovery program and making an appropriation. (FE)

WI SB385

The veterans housing and recovery program and making an appropriation. (FE)

WI AB428

The University of Wisconsin Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project, funding for the veterans housing and recovery program, eligibility changes for the veterans and surviving spouses property tax credit, and making an appropriation. (FE)

WI SB411

The University of Wisconsin Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project, funding for the veterans housing and recovery program, eligibility changes for the veterans and surviving spouses property tax credit, and making an appropriation. (FE)

WI SF2347

Culturally specific peer recovery and outreach programs appropriation

WI AB1304

Paint product recovery program: paint recovery: education and outreach.

WI SB719

Funding for a grant administration system for veterans benefits programs and making an appropriation. (FE)

WI HF326

A bill for an act establishing a veterans recovery pilot program and fund for the reimbursement of expenses related to providing hyperbaric oxygen treatment to eligible veterans and making appropriations.(See HF 518.)

WI SB615

The University of Wisconsin Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project and making an appropriation. (FE)

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.