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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 ✓ Healthcare

vetoed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 13, 2026

AB 87: Relating to: restitution orders following a conviction for human trafficking and restoration of the right to vote to a person barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction. (FE)

AB 87 modifies Wisconsin law to require courts to order immediate restitution payments for human trafficking convictions (specifically under sections 940.302(2) or 948.051) and to enforce these payments through property execution if unpaid. It also changes voting rights restoration rules: a person convicted of a felony regains voting rights only after completing their sentence, paying all fines/costs/restitution, and finishing any court-ordered community service. The bill mandates that the elections commission must inform individuals in writing when their voting rights are restored. This directly affects people convicted of human trafficking (impacting restitution timing) and all felony offenders (impacting voting rights restoration conditions). The law was vetoed by the governor on August 11, 2025.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

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 Justice ✓ Healthcare

vetoed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 13, 2026

AB 85: Relating to: recommendation to revoke extended supervision, parole, or probation if a person is charged with a crime. (FE)

AB 85 requires Wisconsin's Department of Corrections to recommend revoking parole, probation, or extended supervision whenever a person under supervision is charged with a new crime. This applies directly to individuals on community supervision who face new criminal charges. The bill mandates that the department submit this recommendation to the appropriate administrative body, triggering a hearing process unless the person waives it. The law changes existing statutes to make this recommendation automatic upon a new charge, without requiring proof of violation first.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

vetoed · Wisconsin · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 420: Relating to: prohibiting rights of nature ordinances. (FE)

SB 420 prohibits cities, towns, villages, and counties from enacting "rights of nature ordinances," which are local laws granting legal rights to natural resources (like rivers or forests) to exist, be protected from pollution, or maintain healthy ecosystems. The bill directly affects local governments that might consider such ordinances. It creates a new statute (66.0132) explicitly banning these ordinances without providing exceptions. The law is purely procedural, preventing local governments from passing this specific type of ordinance.

Topics ✗ Environment

vetoed · Wisconsin · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 431: Relating to: discrimination based on arrest record under the fair employment law.

This bill amends Wisconsin's fair employment law to prevent employers and licensing agencies from refusing employment or licenses solely because an applicant has a pending criminal charge. It allows such refusal only if the pending charge is substantially related to the specific job or licensed activity (e.g., refusing a security position for a theft charge). The law explicitly prohibits discrimination based on arrest record alone, requiring a direct job-related connection before denying employment or licensing. This directly affects job seekers and licensed professionals facing pending criminal charges who may have been automatically disqualified under previous rules. The change clarifies that pending charges cannot be the sole basis for denial without demonstrating relevance to the position.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Labor & Employment

vetoed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 13, 2026

AB 461: Relating to: an income tax subtraction for certain overtime compensation. (FE)

AB 461 creates a new tax deduction for Wisconsin taxpayers who earn qualifying overtime pay. It allows individuals to subtract up to $12,500 (or $25,000 for joint filers) of overtime compensation from their taxable income, provided the overtime was reported to the IRS via standard forms (like Form 1099-NEC). The deduction phases out for higher earners: it decreases by $100 for every $1,000 their modified federal adjusted gross income exceeds $150,000 (or $300,000 for joint filers). This applies only to overtime pay reported to the IRS, excluding tips, and requires taxpayers to include their Social Security number on their return.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

vetoed · Wisconsin · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 300: Relating to: eliminating the 13-week limit on the garnishment of earnings of certain debtors.

SB 300 eliminates a 13-week cap on wage garnishment for certain debtors, meaning creditors can continue taking a portion of a debtor's wages indefinitely after the initial garnishment period. The bill directly affects individuals who owe debts (like unpaid taxes or court judgments) and have had their wages garnished. Key changes include removing the 13-week limit and establishing that the first notice of garnishment occurs when a debtor is served under specific procedures, with garnishment starting on the next payroll date. This alters the timing and duration of wage deductions without changing the underlying debt collection process.

vetoed · Wisconsin · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 315: Relating to: the minimum net worth requirement for licensed mortgage brokers.

SB 315 raises the minimum net worth requirement for mortgage bankers from $100,000 to $250,000, while maintaining the $100,000 requirement for mortgage brokers. The bill requires mortgage bankers to submit audited financial statements and a CPA-certified statement verifying their net worth, ensuring financial stability. This change directly affects licensed mortgage bankers who must now meet the higher threshold, though mortgage brokers remain subject to the existing lower requirement. The legislation aims to strengthen financial oversight for mortgage bankers through standardized, independently verified financial documentation.

vetoed · Wisconsin · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 214: Relating to: registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services. (FE)

SB 214 requires out-of-state health care providers (like doctors and nurses) to register with Wisconsin to offer telehealth services within the state. The bill establishes a new registration fee and mandates that providers maintain malpractice insurance coverage meeting Wisconsin’s standards for health care providers. It also requires registrants to report any license issues to Wisconsin authorities. The law directly affects telehealth providers from other states seeking to serve Wisconsin patients remotely. This bill creates a formal registration process to ensure provider accountability and patient protection in telehealth.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

vetoed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 13, 2026

AB 554: Relating to: the sale, service, and labeling of food products containing lab-grown animal cells and providing a penalty. (FE)

AB 554 requires clear labeling for food products containing lab-grown meat, directly affecting food manufacturers, restaurants, and state institutions. It mandates that "lab-grown meat" appear in prominent, contrasting text on labels (at least as large as other text), with full ingredient lists and separate labeling for multi-component products. The bill prohibits serving lab-grown meat as a meat substitute in public eateries without customer order or in state institutions (like prisons or hospitals) without specific health authorization. Violations carry fines of $100-$500 for first offenses and up to $1,000 for repeat violations. The law takes effect January 1, 2027.

vetoed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 13, 2026

AB 549: Relating to: manufactured home sales and certificates of title and modifying administrative rules of the Department of Safety and Professional Services related to manufactured home purchase contracts. (FE)

AB 549 updates rules for manufactured home sales and title certificates in the state. It directly affects manufactured home dealers, buyers, and county offices handling title records. Key changes include requiring dealers to provide receipts for title payments, preventing dealers from listing themselves as owners on title applications when reselling, and mandating that title records include the home's location by county. The bill also clarifies when title applications are considered submitted and specifies details required on title documents, such as the home's address and identification number.