SB 611 clarifies teachers' authority to manage classrooms and respond to disruptions, requiring them to notify school principals within 24 hours of removing a student for disruptive behavior, violent incidents, or safety risks. It mandates that school principals place removed students in alternative settings unless a behavior intervention plan (BIP) exists for repeat offenders or safety incidents, and prohibits schools from retaliating against teachers who enforce classroom rules or report disruptions. The bill defines key terms like "disruptive behavior" and "violent incident" to standardize responses, while creating new protections for teachers facing disciplinary action related to student conduct. These changes directly affect teachers, students, and school administrators by establishing clearer procedures for classroom management and student re-entry.
SB 559 authorizes community solar programs in Wisconsin, allowing multiple households or businesses to subscribe to shared solar energy projects. It requires municipalities to approve community solar facility locations with a two-thirds vote of their governing body (with limited exceptions), while ensuring facilities comply with zoning rules. The bill defines key terms like "community solar facility" (ground-mounted or rooftop projects generating electricity for subscribers), sets size limits (max 5MW for ground sites, 20MW for rooftop sites), and requires at least 3 subscribers with 60% of capacity coming from small subscriptions (≤40 kW). Subscribers receive bill credits for the electricity their subscription generates, offsetting their energy costs through the utility.
AB 414 helps sexual assault victims by creating legal protection for people who assist them (like friends or advocates) from being prosecuted for minor crimes committed while helping. It also extends the time limit for prosecuting second-degree sexual assault cases, giving victims more time to report crimes. Additionally, the bill changes rules for evictions, making it harder for landlords to remove tenants who are sexual assault victims from rental housing. These changes directly affect sexual assault victims, those who support them, and landlords in residential housing situations.
AB 588 establishes a statutory right to contraception in Wisconsin, protecting patients' access to FDA-approved contraceptive methods and providers' ability to offer them. The bill prohibits state or local governments from implementing laws that restrict access to FDA-approved contraceptives (like pills, IUDs, or condoms), single out contraceptive services, or make it harder to obtain them. It allows individuals, providers, or the Attorney General to sue if this right is violated, with courts able to block restrictive policies and award legal fees. The law specifically does not affect insurance coverage requirements for contraception. It directly affects all patients seeking contraception and healthcare providers offering these services.
This bill (AJR 113) proposes that Wisconsin officially recognize the second Monday in October as "Indigenous Peoples Day" each year. It does not create new laws or programs but formally acknowledges the historical and ongoing presence of Wisconsin's 11 federally recognized tribes and their contributions to the state. The resolution aims to promote appreciation, reconciliation, and partnership with Indigenous communities through this annual observance. As a symbolic gesture, it directly affects all Wisconsinites by encouraging reflection on Indigenous history and contributions.
AB 636 requires private postsecondary schools (proprietary schools) in Wisconsin to include veteran enrollment data in their existing quarterly reports to the state department. These schools must report how many veterans are enrolled, alongside other details like total enrollment, graduates, and employment rates. The bill amends current reporting rules to specifically add veteran enrollment as a required data point, without creating new funding or penalties. This affects all private colleges operating in Wisconsin that are subject to state approval and reporting requirements.
SB 616 requires all public and charter schools to implement math screening tests three times yearly for students in kindergarten through 8th grade to identify those at risk of not meeting grade-level math standards. Schools must then provide approved math tutoring (aligned with classroom instruction and meeting specific time requirements) and develop personalized math plans for at-risk students within 30 days of identification. The bill also mandates schools to create achievement plans by July 2026, using data from screenings to set goals and include evidence-based teaching strategies. It establishes a state-approved list of high-quality tutoring providers and defines "quality tutoring" as requiring at least 3 days per week or 50 hours over 36 weeks. The law directly affects elementary and middle school students, schools where fewer than 51% of 4th graders met math standards, and tutoring providers seeking state recognition.
AB 590 revises the statutory definition of "physical activity" in section 448.95(7) to include moderate or greater participation in exercise, sports, recreation, wellness, fitness, or employment activities. It specifically clarifies that "moderate participation" means activities increasing heart and breathing rates without making conversation difficult. This is a definitional change to the statutes, not a new policy affecting specific groups or programs. The bill was introduced in October 2025 and referred to the Health Committee.
SB 612 requires school principals to notify parents in writing whenever a student is removed from a classroom in a way that reduces instructional time for the class. Notifications must be delivered electronically (or by mail if parents opt out) by 5 p.m. the same day and cannot include personal student information. Schools must report annual removal counts to their school board by October 1, and school boards must submit this data to the state superintendent by December 1. The bill directly affects parents of K-12 students, school principals, and school districts, creating a standardized process for transparency about classroom disruptions. It takes effect July 1, 2026.
AB 610 creates a temporary sales and use tax exemption for firearms, bows/arrows for archery, crossbows, and ammunition sold exclusively on July 4 and during the third week of December. This exemption applies directly to retailers selling these items during those specific dates and to consumers purchasing them, removing the standard sales tax liability for these transactions. The bill adds a new provision (77.54(76)) to the tax code, explicitly listing the covered items and timeframes. It does not change year-round tax treatment but provides a limited, annual exemption for these products during the designated periods.
AB 568 requires most health insurance plans and self-insured employer health coverage to cover infertility diagnosis, treatment, and standard fertility preservation services (like egg freezing before cancer treatment). It mandates coverage for at least four egg retrieval procedures and unlimited embryo transfers per American Society for Reproductive Medicine guidelines, with no extra costs or restrictions compared to other medical treatments. The bill directly affects health insurers, self-insured employers (including government entities), and people seeking infertility care or fertility preservation. It prohibits plans from imposing unique cost-sharing, waiting periods, or exclusions specifically for infertility services. The law applies to disability insurance policies and self-insured plans, excluding certain health benefit plans under existing statutes.
SB 566 requires most health insurance plans to cover infertility treatment and fertility preservation services, directly affecting individuals seeking these services and their insurers. It mandates coverage for diagnosis and treatment of infertility (defined as failure to conceive after specified timeframes) and standard fertility preservation (like egg freezing before cancer treatment), including at least four egg retrievals and unlimited embryo transfers per medical guidelines. Insurers cannot impose stricter cost-sharing or exclusions for infertility care compared to other pregnancy-related benefits. The bill applies to group health plans and self-insured plans, excluding certain disability policies and state/local self-insured plans.
