Healthcare

vetoed · Wisconsin · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 799: Relating to: parental access to health records of minors.

SB 799 modifies parental access to minors' health records. It requires parents to obtain written consent from minors aged 14 or older before accessing their health records, unless the minor is developmentally disabled (where consent isn't required). The bill also restricts access for parents who caused child protection cases (e.g., abuse/neglect), denying them access to health records if their child was placed under child protection services due to their actions. This applies specifically to health records covered under statutes related to patient care and treatment.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts parental access to minors' health records under specific conditions, limiting patient access to healthcare information.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Healthcare

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vetoed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 13, 2026

AB 104: Relating to: prohibiting gender transition medical intervention for individuals under 18 years of age.

AB 104 prohibits health care providers from performing or referring minors under 18 for medical interventions intended to change their physical characteristics to match a gender different from their biological sex. It specifically bans surgeries (like hysterectomy or orchiectomy), mastectomies, puberty-blocking drugs, and high-dose cross-sex hormone treatments. Exceptions apply for genetic disorders of sex development, treating complications from prior procedures, or immediate life-threatening conditions. Violations could result in license revocation for health care providers by the licensing board.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits gender-affirming medical treatments for minors, restricting access to healthcare services including puberty blockers and hormone therapy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · Wisconsin · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 45: Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)

SB 45 is the 2025 executive budget act, primarily allocating state funds through new grant programs and modifications to existing funding mechanisms. It creates a grant program for local construction projects requiring 50% nonstate funding, allocates $10 million to the Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute (with matching private funding required), and establishes a state film office within the Department of Tourism. The bill also directs annual county grants, authorizes tribal government training grants for the Oneida Nation, and specifies annual transfers from the local government fund to the transportation fund. These provisions focus on funding distribution for infrastructure, healthcare, cultural programs, and tribal-state collaboration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $10M to Medical College Eye Institute, creates construction grants requiring nonstate match, and establishes state film office - advancing targeted state spending on specific programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $10M to Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute, directly funding a healthcare facility and services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SB 181: Relating to: a levy limit exemption for regional emergency medical systems and eligibility for the expenditure restraint incentive program. (FE)

SB 181 creates a levy limit exemption for local governments that fund regional emergency medical services (EMS). It allows counties or municipalities to count costs for regional EMS (via joint districts or agreements) toward their budget without triggering standard spending limits, provided the service area covers at least 232 square miles or 8+ municipalities. The bill requires that annual EMS funding increases stay within an inflation-adjusted cap (U.S. CPI plus 5%) and that the local government confirms a coordinated regional service area. This directly affects local governments operating regional EMS systems by making their funding more flexible under budget constraints. The exemption applies to costs for fire department-provided EMS and excludes these expenditures from standard spending limit calculations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts EMS funding from levy limits, enabling increased public service spending within an inflation-adjusted cap.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts EMS funding from levy limits, enabling consistent budgeting for emergency medical services without triggering spending caps, directly supporting healthcare infrastructure.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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 JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides pre-release Medicaid coverage including substance use treatment to improve reentry outcomes, directly reducing recidivism through rehabilitation-focused continuity of care.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage pre-release for incarcerated individuals, ensuring continuity of care including medication-assisted treatment and prescriptions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 20% tax credit for disability insurers, reducing their tax liability under Wisconsin law.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTax credit incentivizes disability insurers to provide long-term care insurance, expanding coverage options without direct consumer impact. Aligns with healthcare expansion indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds to cover refundable tax credits for long-term care assessments, providing direct tax relief to eligible residents through dedicated budget funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds refundable credits for long-term care insurance assessments, ensuring full taxpayer benefits and directly supporting healthcare access/affordability through dedicated budget appropriation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Apr 2, 2026

AB 657: Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for nuclear fusion technology projects. (FE)

AB 657 exempts sales and use taxes for specific equipment and materials used exclusively in qualified nuclear fusion technology projects. It covers over 70 listed items, including plasma heating systems, superconductors, diagnostic tools, specialized materials like lithium and tungsten, and safety equipment. The exemption applies to businesses conducting fusion projects focused on energy generation, medical isotope production, research, or other fusion-related applications as defined in the bill. This policy directly reduces costs for companies developing nuclear fusion technology by eliminating taxes on qualifying purchases.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemption for fusion projects, reducing business tax burden to promote innovation in energy technology.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts taxes for nuclear fusion energy projects, promoting clean energy infrastructure development and advancement.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly includes medical isotope production as a covered application, enabling healthcare-related diagnostic and treatment tools through tax exemption.70% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyTax exemption for nuclear fusion tech equipment directly supports advancement of this emerging technology sector through financial incentives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Apr 2, 2026

AB 596: Relating to: a state matching grant program for recipients of federal per diem payments and making an appropriation. (FE)

AB 596 creates a state matching grant program that allocates $950,000 to provide state funds matching federal per diem payments received by eligible non-state entities. It directly affects organizations or programs receiving federal per diem payments (such as those supporting veterans) by allowing them to access additional state funding. The bill establishes this program under the Veterans Affairs department budget, requiring the state to match federal payments without changing eligibility criteria or adding new requirements for recipients.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $950,000 in state funds to match federal per diem payments for veterans' programs, directly increasing state budget appropriations for essential services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates state matching grant program ($950k) for federal per diem payments to veterans' healthcare programs, expanding funding without restricting access.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes state matching grants under Veterans Affairs budget, funding programs supporting veterans with $950,000 appropriation.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 24, 2026

AB 180: Relating to: requiring the Department of Health Services to seek any necessary waiver to prohibit the purchase of candy or soft drinks with FoodShare benefits. (FE)

AB 180 requires the state Department of Health Services to request a federal waiver from the USDA to prohibit the use of FoodShare benefits (the state's name for SNAP) for purchasing candy or sugary drinks. The bill mandates that if the waiver is granted, candy and sugary drinks would be excluded from eligible items; if denied, the state must reapply annually. This applies directly to FoodShare recipients who currently can use benefits for these items. The bill creates a procedural requirement for the state to seek this change but does not immediately ban the purchases.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRestricts FoodShare use for sugary drinks/candy to improve public health outcomes, aligning with healthcare policy goals of preventing diet-related illnesses through nutrition-focused program modifications.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare