SB 1077 requires health insurance plans - including self-insured plans operated by state/local governments - to cover prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces when medically necessary for daily activities, job functions, or bathing. It mandates coverage equal to federal standards (42 USC 1395k-1395m), including materials, repairs, and replacement without lifetime restrictions if repairs exceed 60% of replacement costs. The law applies to all covered individuals (enrollees in private plans or government self-insured plans) and requires insurers to provide written explanations for coverage denials based on medical necessity. It also ensures access to at least two in-network providers for these devices.
SB 937 requires app stores to verify the age category of users (e.g., child, teen, adult) when accounts are created and implement age verification methods. For minors (under 18), it mandates linking their accounts to a parent account and obtaining parental consent before purchases, app downloads, or in-app transactions. App stores must also notify parents of significant app changes (like updated content descriptions or new in-app purchases) and provide clear disclosures about data collection. This bill directly affects app stores, developers (who must provide age ratings and content descriptions), and parents of minors using mobile apps.
SB 938 requires distributors (like businesses selling explicit content for profit) and digital platforms to display clear warning labels before users access explicit content. For print materials, labels must appear prominently on covers in bold 20-point Arial text. For digital content, labels must occupy two-thirds of the screen, stay visible for 10 seconds, and include specific language stating the content is "not intended for minors." Violations incur fines up to $5,000 for repeat offenses, with a 50% surcharge added to each fine, collected and deposited into the state general fund. The bill directly affects businesses distributing explicit content in Wisconsin, mandating these warnings to protect minors and provide clear consumer notice.
SB 936 requires major social media platforms (with $1 billion+ annual revenue) to estimate the age of users who spend significant time on their service. After 25 hours of use within six months, platforms must determine if a user is under 18 with 80% confidence; if unsure, they must treat the user as a minor. For minors, platforms must obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information and disable features like infinite scrolling and profile-based feeds. The bill directly affects minors under 18 using covered platforms in the state, imposing specific data handling and feature restrictions.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 117) honoring the late Representative Rudolph L. "Rudy" Silbaugh, who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1991 to 1997 representing the 46th District. It recognizes his 30+ years of public service, including his work on committees related to aging, small business, and seniors' healthcare, as well as his community involvement. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely expresses the Legislature's commemoration of his life and service.
AJR 128 is a symbolic joint resolution congratulating the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh women’s volleyball team for winning the 2025 NCAA Division III National Championship. It directly recognizes the team, coaches, and university community for their undefeated tournament performance (6-0, no sets dropped), 34-3 overall record, and academic achievements. The resolution formally expresses the Wisconsin Legislature’s praise for their athletic excellence, sportsmanship, and academic dedication, extending gratitude to the university for bringing pride to Oshkosh, the Fox Valley region, and Wisconsin. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact beyond ceremonial recognition.
AB 836 increases funding to hire two additional full-time equivalent staff positions within the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection specifically for regional farmer support services. The bill allocates $150,400 for fiscal year 2025-26 to authorize these positions and $200,500 for fiscal year 2026-27 to fund them. These positions will directly assist farmers through regional support services provided by the department. The bill makes no changes to existing programs but expands staffing capacity for targeted agricultural assistance.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SJR 118) that formally congratulates the Grafton Black Hawks high school football team for winning the 2025 Wisconsin State Football Championship. It recognizes their perfect 14-0 season, championship victory at Camp Randall Stadium, and the team's emphasis on teamwork and sportsmanship. The resolution does not create any new laws, policies, or funding - it solely offers symbolic recognition from the Wisconsin Legislature to the team, coaches, and community. It directly affects the Grafton Black Hawks football program and the Grafton community by publicly honoring their championship achievement.
SB 811 would increase funding for the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to add two full-time equivalent positions focused on regional farmer support. The bill proposes adding $150,400 for fiscal year 2025-26 to authorize these positions and $200,500 for fiscal year 2026-27 to cover their operational costs. These positions would provide direct on-the-ground assistance to farmers across different regions of the state. The bill, introduced in January 2026, is currently pending in the Agriculture and Revenue Committee.
SB 804 prohibits government funding for investigations into pregnancy outcomes (such as miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion) when the person experiencing the outcome is the alleged crime suspect. It bans law enforcement from treating pregnancy outcomes as criminal matters and requires consent before investigating cases where a crime relates to another person's pregnancy. The bill also exempts women from civil or criminal liability for their own pregnancy outcomes, including miscarriage or abortion, and clarifies that legal definitions of "corpse" do not apply to fetal tissue from non-live births. These provisions directly affect women experiencing pregnancy outcomes and law enforcement agencies handling such cases.
AB 838 creates a $1.75 million grant from the environmental fund to the Town of Washington in Vilas County for dredging the Deerskin River. The grant covers specific dredging-related costs like permits, testing, and sediment transport. The town must complete the project by December 31, 2028, or repay the full amount to the department. If the project finishes early with unused funds, the town must return the unspent portion. This bill directly affects the Town of Washington’s river maintenance project without changing broader environmental regulations.
AB 819 allows health care providers to offer discounts of up to 15% for prompt payment of fees by individuals covered under disability insurance policies. It directly affects health care providers serving patients with such coverage and requires providers to: (1) post discount policies online, (2) limit discounts to avoid collection costs, and (3) not shift discount costs to other patients or advertise discounts publicly. The bill does not require providers to offer discounts but prohibits them from reducing coinsurance/deductibles under disability insurance terms, except for these structured prompt payment discounts. It also ensures discounts comply with federal law and do not override existing provider contracts with insurers.
