AB 1088 Wisconsin Assembly · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: postpartum home visits.

AB 1088 requires Wisconsin hospitals to schedule a free postpartum home visit within 14 days for new mothers who request it, covering physical recovery, breastfeeding support, and mental health screening. The visit must be provided by trained doulas, midwives, or other licensed health providers. Insurance plans - including government-run health programs - must cover this service without deductibles, copays, or other patient costs. The bill directly affects new mothers, hospitals, and health insurers across Wisconsin.
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Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced by Representatives Stubbs, Taylor, Joers, Moore Omokunde, Arney, Goodwin, Madison, Hong, Clancy, DeSmidt, Sinicki, Neubauer and Palmeri; cosponsored by Senators L. Johnson, Wirch, Roys, Ratcliff and Larson
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