Rob Kreibich, Wisconsin State Representative of 28th District (R) | Official website
Rob Kreibich, Wisconsin State Representative of 28th District (R) | Official website
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill mandates several modifications to Wisconsin's unemployment insurance laws. It introduces identity-proofing measures for claimants, aligning with standards from the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Digital Identity Guidelines. The statute of limitations for prosecuting fraud related to UI benefits is extended from six to eight years. Additionally, the Department of Workforce Development will provide training materials, including videos and live seminars, and operate an assistance call center with extended hours during emergencies or increased call volumes. Weekly database comparisons will be conducted to detect fraud, with the department required to report any reductions in fraud detection measures. The bill becomes effective the Sunday after its publication.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Dan Feyen (Republican-20th District), Representative Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District), Representative Cindi Duchow (Republican-97th District), Representative Chanz J. Green (Republican-74th District), Representative Rick Gundrum (Republican-58th District).
Rob Kreibich has co-authored or authored another 76 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Kreibich graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1982 with a BA.
Kreibich, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 28th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Gae Magnafici.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB168 | 04/08/2025 | Various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE) |
| AB19 | 02/06/2025 | Increased penalties for crimes against adults at risk; restraining orders for adults at risk; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an adult at risk; sexual assault of an adult at risk; and providing a penalty |
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