Wisconsin Bills

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Apr 6, 2026

SB 814: Relating to: placement of sexually violent persons on supervised release.

SB 814 modifies Wisconsin law to require that serious child sex offenders placed on supervised release must reside in housing not adjacent to a property where a child's primary residence exists. Specifically, it prohibits placement within 1,500 feet of a child's home if properties share a boundary line (ignoring roads or alleys). The bill also mandates that counties assess proposed housing options for compliance before court approval and requires courts to reject plans that fail to meet these safety standards. This directly affects serious child sex offenders under supervised release and the county departments responsible for placement planning.

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Apr 6, 2026

SB 832: Relating to: remote dispensing sites under the pharmacy practice law.

SB 832 establishes a new regulatory framework for pharmacies operating remotely without a pharmacist physically present on-site. It defines "remote dispensing sites" (now called "remotely supervised pharmacies") and allows the pharmacy board to create rules exempting these sites from standard pharmacy requirements. The bill clarifies that such remote operations are not classified as community or institutional pharmacies under existing rules. It repeals previous provisions requiring pharmacist presence and modifies licensing rules to specifically accommodate these remote pharmacy models.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Apr 6, 2026

SB 898: Relating to: the membership of the Pharmacy Examining Board.

SB 898 adds two registered pharmacy technicians to the Pharmacy Examining Board, which oversees pharmacy licensing in the state. The bill creates a new provision (15.405(9)(b)) requiring two members to be registered pharmacy technicians under Chapter 450, alongside existing members including five licensed pharmacists and two public members. This changes the board’s composition to include direct representation from pharmacy technicians, with initial appointments having staggered terms ending in 2028 and 2030. The bill does not alter pharmacy practice rules but adjusts board membership requirements.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Apr 6, 2026

SB 729: Relating to: large energy customer fees; electric utility very large customer class; a renewable resource tariff; building requirements for data centers; water usage by large customers; required pay rate on large-scale data center projects; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

SB 729 imposes annual fees on large energy customers (primarily large data centers) based on their peak electricity demand: $2 million for 100-250 MW, $3 million for 250-500 MW, and $1 million more for each additional 250 MW. Fifty percent of these fees fund the Green Innovation Fund via the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. The bill also requires data centers to report actual water usage annually and certify compliance with sustainable building standards (like LEED or BREEAM) within three years of operation. It defines "large-scale data centers" as projects costing $250 million+ in construction or equipment over 60 months.

Topics ✓ Energy

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Apr 6, 2026

AB 722: Relating to: large energy customer fees; electric utility very large customer class; a renewable resource tariff; building requirements for data centers; water usage by large customers; required pay rate on large-scale data center projects; and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

AB 722 imposes annual fees on large energy customers in Wisconsin based on their peak electricity demand, starting at $2 million for those using 100-250 megawatts and increasing by $1 million for each additional 250-megawatt increment. Fifty percent of these fees will fund the Green Innovation Fund, managed by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. The bill also requires data centers to report annual water usage to local governments, certify adherence to sustainable building standards (like LEED or BREEAM) within three years of operation, and pay workers the prevailing wage rate for large-scale construction projects exceeding $250 million in cost. These provisions directly affect large energy users, data center operators, and local governments managing water reporting.

Topics ✓ Energy

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Apr 6, 2026

SB 780: Relating to: a percentage of income payment program for electricity and gas service, electricity and gas service disconnections, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 780 establishes a "percentage of income payment program" to help low-income households manage electricity and gas costs. It caps utility payments at 2% of a household's annual income (divided by 12) for those spending 2-4% of income on utilities ("energy burdened") or 4%+ ("severely energy burdened"), prioritizing households earning ≤300% of federal poverty guidelines. The program is funded by an existing "energy burden relief fund" and requires automatic enrollment for eligible households, with utilities prohibited from disconnecting service for qualifying households due to nonpayment. Key provisions include online enrollment, outreach to historically impacted communities, and annual reporting on program effectiveness.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Apr 6, 2026

SB 783: Relating to: the commercial driver training grant program. (FE)

This bill changes eligibility requirements for state grants supporting commercial driver training. To qualify, training must meet federal standards, be provided by a registry-listed provider at a state-based facility, and trainees must obtain a commercial license in Wisconsin after March 2024 (with a specific exception for non-training-provider applicants). It also limits grants to one per trainee. The bill directly affects training providers and applicants seeking state funding for driver education programs.

Topics ✓ Transportation

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Apr 6, 2026

AB 785: Relating to: a percentage of income payment program for electricity and gas service, electricity and gas service disconnections, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

AB 785 establishes a program to cap electricity and gas costs at 2% of a household's annual income for energy burdened households (spending 2-4% of income on utilities) and severely energy burdened households (spending 4% or more, or having no income with utility bills). It prohibits utility disconnections for residential customers with income up to 300% of the federal poverty level due to nonpayment and creates an "energy burden relief fund" to finance the program. The bill requires automatic enrollment for eligible households, an online application portal, and annual reporting by the Public Service Commission on program administration and barriers to participation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Apr 6, 2026

SB 798: Relating to: a wetland assured delineation program, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

SB 798 establishes a "wetland assured delineation program" that allows certified professionals to identify wetland boundaries for development projects without requiring final government confirmation. To qualify, professionals must meet specific education/experience requirements (e.g., bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ field experience) and submit reports by March 15 annually. This program directly affects land developers, environmental consultants, and property owners needing wetland assessments, as certified delineators’ work will carry the same legal weight as government-verified reports under state law. The bill also extends deadlines for emergency rule procedures and grants the Department of Natural Resources authority to implement program rules.

Topics ✗ Environment

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Apr 6, 2026

SB 785: Relating to: including information about investigations of license holders in an online licensing portal maintained by the Department of Public Instruction. (FE)

SB 785 requires the Department of Public Instruction to create a free online portal on its website where the public can search license holder information. The portal must include the names of license holders under investigation, the outcome of investigations (including voluntary license surrender), and the names of individuals who had licenses revoked. This applies to license holders regulated by the state superintendent (such as educators or professionals) and ensures transparency about ongoing or completed investigations. The bill mandates that the department post these details in the portal, replacing current confidentiality practices for investigation status during proceedings.

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 ✓ Environment ✓ Healthcare

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Apr 6, 2026

SB 128: Relating to: programs and requirements to address PFAS.

SB 128 establishes a Municipal PFAS Grant Program to help communities test for and address PFAS ("forever chemicals") in drinking water systems. It allows water utilities to use service funds to cover up to half the cost of source reduction measures (like filtration) if cheaper than endpoint treatment, and creates an exception for utilities acting quickly on unexpected PFAS contamination (without penalties if they notify regulators within 30 days and costs stay under $2 million). The bill prioritizes projects addressing serious health risks and extends grant eligibility to disadvantaged communities affected by water contamination, regardless of their existing service area status. It also creates a referral system connecting PFAS contamination claims to the existing Innocent Landowner Grant Program.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Healthcare

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