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, regardless of their profit status, for providing these legal services. It establishes an accessible application process for grant applicants, who must demonstrate a history of offering immigration-related civil legal services 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 purposes for which counties can appropriate funds. The revised language allows counties to make payments to community-based organizations for civil legal services, in addition to the previously established purposes related to community action agencies and domestic violence assistance. This expansion aims to ensure that individuals and families receive necessary legal support, regardless of the nature of their legal issues.