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passed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 870: Relating to: adopting changes to the federal Internal Revenue Code for state tax purposes and modifying administrative rules related to such changes. (FE)

AB 870 updates Wisconsin's state tax code to align with federal tax law changes by adjusting reference dates for the Internal Revenue Code. For taxable years starting after December 31, 2025, Wisconsin will use the federal tax code as amended through December 31, 2025 - instead of the previous 2022 cutoff - while excluding specific federal tax provisions enacted after 2025. The bill directly affects Wisconsin taxpayers and fiduciaries (excluding nuclear trust funds) by modifying how state tax calculations account for federal law differences, including exclusions for certain deductions and credits. It creates new administrative rules to handle discrepancies between state and federal tax treatments, such as differences in depreciation methods or asset basis.

passed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 915: Relating to: tax credit for small businesses offering individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements. (FE)

AB 915 creates a $400-per-employee tax credit for Wisconsin small businesses (with 1-50 employees) that offer individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements (ICHRA) to their workers. To qualify, businesses must contribute at least $400 per covered employee annually into the ICHRA, and employees must accept the arrangement. The credit reduces state income tax liability for qualifying businesses, with partnerships and LLCs required to allocate the credit to owners based on ownership shares. This policy directly affects small employers seeking to provide health benefits without traditional group plans, while requiring specific contribution levels to claim the credit.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

passed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 948: Relating to: policies to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices during the school day in public schools.

AB 948 requires Wisconsin public school boards to adopt policies by July 1, 2027, prohibiting students from using personal wireless devices (like cell phones, tablets, and laptops) during the entire school day - including instruction, recess, transitions, and lunch - except for specific exceptions. These exceptions include emergencies, health management, accommodations under IEPs or 504 plans, and teacher-approved educational use. Schools must annually provide students with a copy of the policy and submit it to the Department of Justice by October 1, 2027, with annual updates thereafter. The bill affects all public school students and boards in Wisconsin, taking effect July 1, 2027.

passed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 961: Relating to: warning labels for explicit content, creating an explicit content label warning surcharge, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)

AB 961 requires distributors of explicit content (such as publishers and digital platforms) to display specific warning labels on all adult-oriented material. For print publications, labels must appear on the cover in 20-point bold Arial font; for digital content, labels must appear before access, remain visible for 10 seconds, and occupy two-thirds of the screen. The labels must include standardized language warning: "WARNING: This material contains explicit content that may be harmful or offensive. Viewer discretion is advised. Not intended for minors." Violations incur fines, with 50% of fines funding a state appropriation via a surcharge.

passed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 962: Relating to: app stores and app developers and providing a penalty.

AB 962 requires app store providers to verify the age of users creating accounts in the state and link accounts of minors (under 18) to parent accounts. Before minors can purchase apps, make in-app purchases, or download apps, providers must obtain explicit parental consent after disclosing age ratings, content descriptions, and data practices. The bill also mandates that providers notify parents of significant app changes (like new in-app purchases or privacy shifts) affecting apps downloaded by minors. This directly affects minors using app stores, their parents, and app store operators like Apple or Google.

Topics ✓ Technology

passed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 971: Relating to: tuition and materials reimbursement for community paramedics and community emergency medical services practitioners. (FE)

AB 971 creates a state program to reimburse community paramedics and community emergency medical services practitioners for tuition and materials costs incurred in completing approved training programs. It covers individuals who paid for their own training or employers who paid for their employees' training. To qualify, applicants must complete a state-approved training program and receive department approval. Reimbursement requires applying through the state board and meeting specific training completion criteria.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 970: Relating to: grants for community emergency medical services, grants for falls prevention awareness and initiatives, and making an appropriation. (FE)

AB 970 allocates $600,000 in state funding for two programs: (1) grants to six municipal emergency medical services programs (prioritizing two rural, two suburban, and two urban programs) to hire full-time community paramedics or practitioners, and (2) $200,000 annually for the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging to run statewide falls prevention initiatives. The bill creates a pilot program requiring grantees to report on cost savings and service impact within one year. It directly affects local EMS providers and aging services organizations by funding community-based health support. The funding is appropriated for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, with a 12-month deadline for grant awards.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

passed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 908: Relating to: government service delivery improvements. (FE)

AB 908 requires state agencies to improve how they deliver public services (like tax filings or business licensing) by creating new standards for accessibility, efficiency, and customer feedback. It mandates agencies to designate a lead official to develop implementation plans, collect public input, and measure service quality using metrics like wait times and ease of access. The Secretary of State must appoint a coordinator to oversee cross-agency efforts and establish guidelines for service delivery channels (in-person, digital, phone, etc.). Annual reports to the legislature will track progress on these improvements.

passed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 909: Relating to: an enterprise-wide data and efficiency study. (FE)

AB 909 creates a joint legislative steering committee to conduct a state-wide study of data sharing practices across government agencies. The committee will hire an external firm to assess current data management systems, identify barriers to efficient data sharing, and recommend improvements like standardized frameworks or an enterprise data office. The study must evaluate best practices from other states and identify high-value use cases for better data collaboration. The committee must submit its final report with recommendations by December 31, 2026, to the legislature. This bill focuses on improving internal government efficiency through data standardization, not on direct policy changes affecting the public.

passed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 831: Relating to: recording and taxation of real property containing a building, improvement, or fixture and consisting of no land. (FE)

AB 831 creates a new system for recording and taxing buildings, improvements, or fixtures that exist without underlying land ownership (e.g., structures on leased property or in parking lots). It requires owners to file declarations of ownership interest with the county register of deeds, which must then be verified by assessors before creating separate tax parcels for these properties. The bill amends statutes to mandate that assessors enter these non-land parcels on tax rolls and ensures descriptions meet specific legal standards for identification. This directly affects property owners of such structures and county tax assessors who must implement these new recording and valuation procedures. The changes apply to properties assessed as real property under Section 70.17(3), excluding certain exempt land types.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 972: Relating to: financial exploitation of vulnerable adults.

AB 972 allows banks and credit unions to refuse or delay specific financial transactions and decline to accept a power of attorney for vulnerable adults when they reasonably suspect financial exploitation. Financial institutions must report suspected exploitation to adult-at-risk agencies and notify authorized account holders (excluding suspected perpetrators), while maintaining legal immunity for good-faith actions. This law directly affects vulnerable adults (elderly or disabled individuals at risk of exploitation), financial institutions, and the agencies that handle exploitation reports. It creates clear procedures for institutions to act preventively without facing liability, focusing on concrete safeguards rather than new penalties or funding.

passed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 973: Relating to: grants for economic support specialists and making an appropriation. (FE)

AB 973 allocates $1 million for fiscal year 2025-26 to fund economic support specialist positions in county resource centers. The Department of Health Services will award grants to 10 counties, prioritizing 2 rural, 2 suburban, and 2 urban counties for the first six grants, with up to four additional grants possible. Each grant funds one specialist position to assist individuals in resource centers, requiring grantees to submit annual effectiveness reports. The bill creates a new funding mechanism (20.435(7)(f)) to replace an existing section, with the appropriation effective immediately and the repeal of the old section taking effect July 1, 2027. This is a funding bill focused on resource center staffing, not a new policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes