Assembly Bill 475 aims to enhance access to civil legal services for individuals and families in Wisconsin, particularly in immigration-related matters. The bill mandates the Department of Administration (DOA) to award grants to community-based organizations and other entities for providing these services. It establishes an accessible application process for grant applicants, who must demonstrate a history of offering immigration-related legal assistance without regard to clients' immigration status. Additionally, the bill creates a new appropriation under section 20.505 (1) (ek) to fund these grants.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing statutes by renumbering and amending section 59.53 (3) to broaden the scope of funding appropriations. It replaces the term "promoting" with a more comprehensive framework that includes making payments to nonprofit organizations focused on assisting victims of domestic violence and related crimes, as well as to community-based organizations for civil legal services. A new subsection (c) is added to explicitly allow counties to allocate funds for civil legal services, thereby expanding the support available to individuals and families in need.