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AB 1027

Relating to: requiring information relating to the food stamp program to be compiled and provided to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Elijah Behnke and 17 co-sponsors

Wisconsin must compile and report food stamp program data to the federal USDA, establishing state reporting obligations for SNAP administration and oversight.

Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
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Bill Summary · AB 1027

Legislative bill overview

AB 1027 requires Wisconsin to compile and provide information relating to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, commonly known as food stamps) to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The bill appears to establish or clarify data reporting obligations that Wisconsin must fulfill to the federal agency overseeing the food stamp program.

Why is this important

SNAP is a major federal assistance program serving low-income households, and accurate state-level data is essential for program administration, policy evaluation, and federal oversight. How Wisconsin collects and reports this information affects everything from benefit distribution to eligibility verification and fraud detection, potentially impacting hundreds of thousands of state residents who rely on food assistance.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy concerns: Compiling and transmitting SNAP recipient information raises questions about how personal data will be protected and what safeguards exist against misuse
  • Administrative burden and cost: States may incur expenses for data compilation and systems upgrades; unclear who bears implementation costs
  • Scope of information required: The bill's language doesn't specify what "information relating to" SNAP means—it could range from aggregate statistics to individual-level data, creating uncertainty about compliance requirements

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

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