Healthcare

vetoed · Wisconsin · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 799: Relating to: parental access to health records of minors.

SB 799 modifies parental access to minors' health records. It requires parents to obtain written consent from minors aged 14 or older before accessing their health records, unless the minor is developmentally disabled (where consent isn't required). The bill also restricts access for parents who caused child protection cases (e.g., abuse/neglect), denying them access to health records if their child was placed under child protection services due to their actions. This applies specifically to health records covered under statutes related to patient care and treatment.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts parental access to minors' health records under specific conditions, limiting patient access to healthcare information.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Healthcare

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vetoed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 13, 2026

AB 104: Relating to: prohibiting gender transition medical intervention for individuals under 18 years of age.

AB 104 prohibits health care providers from performing or referring minors under 18 for medical interventions intended to change their physical characteristics to match a gender different from their biological sex. It specifically bans surgeries (like hysterectomy or orchiectomy), mastectomies, puberty-blocking drugs, and high-dose cross-sex hormone treatments. Exceptions apply for genetic disorders of sex development, treating complications from prior procedures, or immediate life-threatening conditions. Violations could result in license revocation for health care providers by the licensing board.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits gender-affirming medical treatments for minors, restricting access to healthcare services including puberty blockers and hormone therapy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Healthcare

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vetoed · Wisconsin · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 405: Relating to: a civil cause of action for a minor injured by a gender transition procedure.

SB 405 creates a legal right for minors injured by gender transition procedures to sue healthcare providers for physical, psychological, emotional, or physiological harm. The bill defines "gender transition procedure" broadly (including puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones) but excludes treatments for certain medical conditions like disorders of sexual development. It requires providers to document a minor's gender identity for two years, obtain certification from multiple healthcare professionals confirming the procedure is the only treatment for a mental health concern, and provide specific risk warnings to minors and parents before consent. The law allows lawsuits to be filed before the minor turns 33, with defenses available if providers follow the required documentation and consent protocols.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill creates legal liability for providers of gender transition procedures (including puberty blockers/hormones), potentially restricting access to gender-affirming care for minors by increasing provider risk. This limits patient access to a speci...90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Healthcare

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vetoed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 13, 2026

AB 308: Relating to: prohibiting funding for health services for unlawfully present individuals. (FE)

AB 308 prohibits Wisconsin state and local government funds from being used to pay for health services for individuals without legal immigration status. The bill directly affects undocumented residents by blocking state/local funding for their healthcare. Key provisions ban state/local funds for such services (except where federal law requires payment or where applying the ban would cause loss of federal funds). The law does not restrict federal healthcare programs or funding. This is a policy change affecting state budget allocations, not a procedural measure.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds healthcare for undocumented residents by prohibiting state/local funding for their health services, directly restricting government spending on a specific program.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill prohibits state/local funding for healthcare services for undocumented residents, restricting access and defunding public health services for this group.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits state/local funding for healthcare of undocumented residents, restricting access to services per bill's explicit language.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Healthcare

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vetoed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 13, 2026

AB 674: Relating to: prohibiting knowingly covering organ transplantation and related care under health insurance policies and the Medical Assistance program if the organ is transplanted in or originates from a country known to have participated in forced organ harvesting. (FE)

AB 674 prohibits health insurance plans and the Medical Assistance program from covering organ transplants or related care if the organ was transplanted in or originated from a country designated by the department as participating in forced organ harvesting. The bill applies to disability insurance, self-insured health plans, and Medical Assistance. It defines "forced organ harvesting" as removal via coercion, deception, or abuse of power, and requires the department to designate affected countries. Life-saving post-transplant care remains covered even if the transplant itself is prohibited under the bill.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill prohibits insurance coverage for organ transplants originating from countries linked to forced organ harvesting, restricting coverage under health plans and Medical Assistance.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · Wisconsin · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SB 181: Relating to: a levy limit exemption for regional emergency medical systems and eligibility for the expenditure restraint incentive program. (FE)

SB 181 creates a levy limit exemption for local governments that fund regional emergency medical services (EMS). It allows counties or municipalities to count costs for regional EMS (via joint districts or agreements) toward their budget without triggering standard spending limits, provided the service area covers at least 232 square miles or 8+ municipalities. The bill requires that annual EMS funding increases stay within an inflation-adjusted cap (U.S. CPI plus 5%) and that the local government confirms a coordinated regional service area. This directly affects local governments operating regional EMS systems by making their funding more flexible under budget constraints. The exemption applies to costs for fire department-provided EMS and excludes these expenditures from standard spending limit calculations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts EMS funding from levy limits, enabling increased public service spending within an inflation-adjusted cap.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts EMS funding from levy limits, enabling consistent budgeting for emergency medical services without triggering spending caps, directly supporting healthcare infrastructure.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Apr 9, 2026

AB 699: Relating to: a long-term care insurance assessment and a long-term care insurance assessment tax credit. (FE)

AB 699 creates a 20% tax credit for disability insurers who pay long-term care insurance assessments. The credit applies to the taxable year after the assessment is paid and the next four years, reducing taxes owed under Wisconsin law. It directly affects disability insurers (defined in the bill) who collect these assessments, not individual consumers. The credit cannot be claimed by partnerships or their members if the entity claims it, and unused credits are paid by the state from a dedicated fund. This bill establishes a new tax credit mechanism without changing insurance requirements for consumers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 20% tax credit for disability insurers, reducing their tax liability under Wisconsin law.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTax credit incentivizes disability insurers to provide long-term care insurance, expanding coverage options without direct consumer impact. Aligns with healthcare expansion indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Apr 9, 2026

AB 700: Relating to: an appropriation for refundable long-term care insurance assessment credits and making an appropriation. (FE)

AB 700 appropriates state funds to cover refundable credits for Wisconsin taxpayers who pay long-term care insurance assessments. It directly affects residents who pay these assessments by ensuring they receive the full credit amount through a dedicated budget appropriation. The bill amends statute 20.835(2)(de) to specify the funding needed for credits under existing laws (sections 71.07(12)(d)2., 71.28(12)(d)2., 71.47(12)(d)2., and 76.633(4)). This creates a permanent funding mechanism for the credits rather than relying on annual budget adjustments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds to cover refundable tax credits for long-term care assessments, providing direct tax relief to eligible residents through dedicated budget funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds refundable credits for long-term care insurance assessments, ensuring full taxpayer benefits and directly supporting healthcare access/affordability through dedicated budget appropriation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Apr 6, 2026

AB 131: Relating to: programs and requirements to address PFAS.

AB 131 establishes a municipal grant program to test for PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in public water systems and fund source reduction measures. It allows water utilities to use customer service fees to cover up to half the cost of PFAS source reduction for connected customers, if cheaper than facility upgrades. The bill also creates eligibility rules for disadvantaged communities extending service due to PFAS contamination and directs PFAS contamination claims to an existing landowner grant program. These provisions directly affect municipal water systems, public utilities, and communities addressing PFAS in drinking water.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAB 131 creates PFAS testing grants and source reduction funding to address water pollution, directly protecting public health and environment from toxic chemicals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAB 131 reduces PFAS contamination in public water (a known public health hazard), preventing health issues and aligning with public health program protections.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Apr 2, 2026

AB 596: Relating to: a state matching grant program for recipients of federal per diem payments and making an appropriation. (FE)

AB 596 creates a state matching grant program that allocates $950,000 to provide state funds matching federal per diem payments received by eligible non-state entities. It directly affects organizations or programs receiving federal per diem payments (such as those supporting veterans) by allowing them to access additional state funding. The bill establishes this program under the Veterans Affairs department budget, requiring the state to match federal payments without changing eligibility criteria or adding new requirements for recipients.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $950,000 in state funds to match federal per diem payments for veterans' programs, directly increasing state budget appropriations for essential services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates state matching grant program ($950k) for federal per diem payments to veterans' healthcare programs, expanding funding without restricting access.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes state matching grants under Veterans Affairs budget, funding programs supporting veterans with $950,000 appropriation.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare