Wisconsin Bills | MyRepTracker

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Apr 9, 2026

AB 219: Relating to: a tax credit for rail infrastructure modernization. (FE)

AB 219 creates a 50% tax credit for eligible rail infrastructure spending in Wisconsin. It directly affects Class II/III railroads operating in the state and owners/lessees of rail sidings or industrial spurs, covering both new track construction (like spurs and sidings) and track maintenance (such as rail, ties, and safety systems). The credit applies to expenditures made after December 2024, with annual limits of $5,000 per mile of track owned and $2 million per project. Unused credits can be carried forward for up to five years, and credits may be transferred to other businesses subject to Wisconsin taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Apr 9, 2026

AB 374: Relating to: compliance with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act. (FE)

AB 374 updates election procedures to align with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act. It modifies deadlines for handling ballots and canvassing results, requiring municipal clerks to deliver presidential election ballots to county clerks by 9 a.m. on the Saturday after the election (instead of Monday). The bill also clarifies processes for reconciling absentee and in-person ballots to prevent double-voting and mandates public canvassing of election results by specific deadlines, including a 5 p.m. Friday deadline for presidential elections. These changes directly affect local election officials managing municipal and presidential elections.

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Apr 9, 2026

AB 375: Relating to: modifications to the historic rehabilitation tax credit. (FE)

AB 375 modifies Wisconsin's historic rehabilitation tax credit program. It extends the credit to cover rehabilitation work completed after 2025, maintaining a 20% credit on qualified rehabilitation costs (minimum $50,000) for certified historic structures and qualified rehabilitated buildings. The bill adds new certification requirements through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and allows taxpayers to transfer unused credits to other entities subject to state taxes. This directly affects property owners and developers who rehabilitate historic buildings in Wisconsin, providing them with a tax incentive for such projects. The changes align Wisconsin's credit with federal rules while updating eligibility and claim procedures.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SB 533: Relating to: intentionally disarming a correctional officer and providing a penalty.

SB 533 defines "equipment" for correctional officers to include tools used for communication, seeking help, or accessing locked areas, alongside items designed to cause harm or restraint. The bill amends penalties for intentionally disarming an officer or removing their issued equipment. It directly affects correctional officers and individuals who interfere with their authorized tools, making such actions a punishable offense under existing law. The legislation clarifies what constitutes prohibited interference with an officer's duties-related equipment.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Apr 9, 2026

AB 604: Relating to: coverage under the Medical Assistance program for incarcerated individuals. (FE)

AB 604 would require Wisconsin's Department of Health Services to request a federal Medicaid waiver to provide pre-release medical coverage for incarcerated individuals eligible for Medicaid. It specifically covers case management, medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders, and a 30-day supply of prescription medications for up to 90 days before release. This bill directly affects incarcerated people who qualify for Medicaid, aiming to improve continuity of care upon reentry. The waiver request must be submitted by January 1, 2027, to allow state and federal reimbursement for these services. The bill focuses on concrete policy changes to expand healthcare access during a critical transition period.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SB 575: Relating to: sexual assault forensic examination compensation.

SB 575 clarifies which medical costs related to sexual assault forensic exams are covered by state compensation. It defines "examination costs" to include medical tests, HIV prevention medication (prophylaxis), and STI treatment provided during the exam process if related to the assault. The bill explicitly excludes administrative fees, attorney costs, or unrelated medical expenses from coverage. This directly affects sexual assault victims seeking reimbursement for specific, exam-related medical care under the state's compensation program.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Apr 9, 2026

AB 699: Relating to: a long-term care insurance assessment and a long-term care insurance assessment tax credit. (FE)

AB 699 creates a 20% tax credit for disability insurers who pay long-term care insurance assessments. The credit applies to the taxable year after the assessment is paid and the next four years, reducing taxes owed under Wisconsin law. It directly affects disability insurers (defined in the bill) who collect these assessments, not individual consumers. The credit cannot be claimed by partnerships or their members if the entity claims it, and unused credits are paid by the state from a dedicated fund. This bill establishes a new tax credit mechanism without changing insurance requirements for consumers.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Apr 9, 2026

AB 700: Relating to: an appropriation for refundable long-term care insurance assessment credits and making an appropriation. (FE)

AB 700 appropriates state funds to cover refundable credits for Wisconsin taxpayers who pay long-term care insurance assessments. It directly affects residents who pay these assessments by ensuring they receive the full credit amount through a dedicated budget appropriation. The bill amends statute 20.835(2)(de) to specify the funding needed for credits under existing laws (sections 71.07(12)(d)2., 71.28(12)(d)2., 71.47(12)(d)2., and 76.633(4)). This creates a permanent funding mechanism for the credits rather than relying on annual budget adjustments.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Apr 6, 2026

SB 822: Relating to: allowing discounts for prompt payment of health care fees.

SB 822 allows health care providers to offer discounts for prompt payment of fees to patients covered by disability insurance policies, while prohibiting them from reducing required coinsurance or deductibles under those policies. Key provisions require discounts to be no more than 15% of the fee, based on actual collection savings, and mandate providers to post their discount policy on their website. Providers cannot shift discount costs to other patients, include discounts in third-party payer agreements, or advertise the discount publicly (merely posting online is permitted). The bill directly affects health care providers, disability insurance patients, and insurers, with exceptions for undue financial hardship or federal law conflicts.

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.