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 Yes ✗ Opposes 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 Yes ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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signed · Wisconsin · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 45: Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)

SB 45 is the 2025 executive budget act, primarily allocating state funds through new grant programs and modifications to existing funding mechanisms. It creates a grant program for local construction projects requiring 50% nonstate funding, allocates $10 million to the Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute (with matching private funding required), and establishes a state film office within the Department of Tourism. The bill also directs annual county grants, authorizes tribal government training grants for the Oneida Nation, and specifies annual transfers from the local government fund to the transportation fund. These provisions focus on funding distribution for infrastructure, healthcare, cultural programs, and tribal-state collaboration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $10M to Medical College Eye Institute, creates construction grants requiring nonstate match, and establishes state film office - advancing targeted state spending on specific programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $10M to Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute, directly funding a healthcare facility and services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

vetoed · Wisconsin · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 4: Relating to: agreements for direct primary care.

SB 4 establishes legal requirements for direct primary care agreements in Wisconsin. It defines these contracts as written arrangements between healthcare providers and patients (or employers) where providers offer ongoing primary care services for a fixed subscription fee. Key provisions mandate that agreements must detail specific services, specify the fee, allow termination with written notice, and be signed by both parties. The bill was vetoed by the Governor on August 11, 2025, preventing it from becoming law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes legal framework for direct primary care agreements, enhancing patient access and provider-patient clarity through standardized contracts and fee transparency.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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vetoed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 13, 2026

AB 73: Relating to: statutory recognition of specialized treatment court and commercial court dockets.

AB 73 creates a new statute (Chapter 798) to formally recognize two types of specialized court programs in Wisconsin: treatment courts and commercial courts. Treatment courts (e.g., drug, mental health, veterans courts) address underlying issues like addiction to reduce recidivism through treatment and supervision, while commercial courts handle business disputes more efficiently. The bill establishes these dockets within the existing court system, requiring judges to receive specialized training and operate using graduated sanctions and rewards. It directly affects courts handling these case types, aiming to improve outcomes for participants and streamline dispute resolution.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes treatment courts to reduce recidivism through rehabilitation (e.g., drug/mental health programs), directly aligning with criminal justice reform indicators like reducing recidivism and improving rehabilitation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly creates statutory recognition for mental health treatment courts, directly supporting mental health services as part of reducing recidivism through treatment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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vetoed · Wisconsin · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 417: Relating to: visitation of a long-term care facility resident or hospital patient during a communicable disease outbreak.

SB 417 establishes rules for allowing essential visitors and clergy to visit residents in long-term care facilities (like nursing homes) and hospitals during communicable disease outbreaks. It requires facilities to permit at least one designated essential visitor (such as a family member or legal guardian) or clergy member in specific compassionate situations, including end-of-life care, grief support, or when a health professional determines the visitor’s presence benefits the patient. Facilities may deny visitation only if the visitor refuses safety protocols, poses a contagion risk, or the patient declines the visit. The bill also creates a process for residents to file complaints if facilities violate these rules and provides liability protection for facilities following the policy.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates essential visitor access during outbreaks, protecting patient rights and improving compassionate care access in healthcare facilities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ 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 Yes ✗ Opposes 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 Yes ✗ Opposes 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 604: Relating to: coverage under the Medical Assistance program for incarcerated individuals. (FE)

AB 604 would require Wisconsin's Department of Health Services to request a federal Medicaid waiver to provide pre-release medical coverage for incarcerated individuals eligible for Medicaid. It specifically covers case management, medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders, and a 30-day supply of prescription medications for up to 90 days before release. This bill directly affects incarcerated people who qualify for Medicaid, aiming to improve continuity of care upon reentry. The waiver request must be submitted by January 1, 2027, to allow state and federal reimbursement for these services. The bill focuses on concrete policy changes to expand healthcare access during a critical transition period.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides pre-release Medicaid coverage including substance use treatment to improve reentry outcomes, directly reducing recidivism through rehabilitation-focused continuity of care.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage pre-release for incarcerated individuals, ensuring continuity of care including medication-assisted treatment and prescriptions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare