Relating to: transferring adjudicatory functions for worker’s compensation from the Division of Hearings and Appeals in the Department of Administration to the Department of Workforce Development. (FE)

AB 232 transfers worker's compensation dispute resolution from the Division of Hearings and Appeals (Department of Administration) to the Department of Workforce Development. This change affects workers filing claims, employers, and insurers by shifting who handles appeals and decisions about compensation eligibility. The bill amends over 50 statutes to update references from the old division to the new department, ensuring all related procedures now fall under the Department of Workforce Development. The law was enacted as 2025 Wisconsin Act 33 after receiving gubernatorial approval on August 11, 2025.