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SB 914

Relating to: repealing expired programs within the Department of Veterans Affairs; definition, terminology, and grammatical changes for the Department of Veterans Affairs, mental health services for post-traumatic stress disorder; reporting on rules proposed by the Department of Veterans Affairs; asset calculation for determining eligibility for veterans assistance payments; and deceased veterans’ graves (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Veterans Affairs).

2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin bill repealing outdated veteran programs, clarifying VA definitions, expanding PTSD mental health services, adjusting benefit eligibility asset calculations, and requiring department rule reporting.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 914

Legislative bill overview

SB 914 is a housekeeping bill from Wisconsin's Law Revision Committee that updates Department of Veterans Affairs statutes by repealing expired programs, clarifying terminology and definitions, enhancing mental health services for PTSD, improving eligibility asset calculations for veteran assistance payments, and establishing reporting requirements on new department rules. The bill also addresses maintenance of deceased veterans' graves.

Why is this important

Veterans affairs administration relies on clear, current statutory language to deliver benefits and services efficiently. Repealing obsolete programs removes regulatory clutter, updating definitions ensures consistent application of eligibility rules, and enhanced PTSD services address a significant veteran health issue. The asset calculation changes directly affect which veterans qualify for financial assistance.

Potential points of contention

  • PTSD service expansion scope: Unclear how much funding or resource commitment the expanded mental health provisions require, or whether they create new mandatory obligations versus permissive authority
  • Asset calculation changes: Modifications to eligibility thresholds could expand or restrict access to assistance payments depending on the specific calculations altered—affecting who receives benefits
  • Rule reporting requirements: New reporting demands on the department create administrative burden; unclear if existing staff can handle additional compliance without budget increases

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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