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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 252: Relating to: independence accounts. (FE)

SB 252 amends eligibility rules for state benefit programs by excluding up to $40,000 in inherited assets when calculating an individual's total assets. It directly affects people applying for or receiving state benefits (like Medicaid or food assistance) who inherit assets, allowing them to retain more inheritance without losing eligibility. The bill modifies existing rules to clarify that inherited assets up to $40,000 will not count toward asset limits, while requiring individuals to deposit earned income into designated accounts. This is a procedural adjustment to benefit eligibility criteria, not a new program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prevents loss of Medicaid eligibility by excluding inherited assets from asset calculations, directly supporting healthcare access for beneficiaries.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 437: Relating to: automated external defibrillators in child care centers and making an appropriation. (FE)

This bill provides $1 million every two years to help licensed child care centers purchase and maintain automated external defibrillators (AEDs). It requires centers to contribute 33% of the grant amount as matching funds. The Department of Children and Families will administer the grants, distributing funds to eligible centers under state licensing rules. This policy directly affects all licensed child care centers in the state by improving emergency cardiac response capabilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1M biennially for AED grants in child care centers, directly funding a public safety program through state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds AEDs for emergency cardiac response in child care centers, enhancing public health services and patient access to life-saving equipment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 574: Relating to: funding for the supplemental food program for women, infants and children during the federal government shutdown and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 574 creates a state funding mechanism to maintain Wisconsin's WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program benefits during federal government shutdowns. It requires the Department of Health Services to continue providing WIC benefits at pre-shutdown levels if federal funding lapses, specifically referencing the October 1, 2025 funding gap. The bill ensures uninterrupted access to nutrition support for low-income pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children who rely on WIC. This temporary provision expires on October 1, 2026, and is repealed upon federal funding restoration. The measure directly affects WIC participants and state budgeting during federal funding interruptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state appropriation to fund WIC benefits during federal shutdown, ensuring uninterrupted access to essential nutrition program for vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill secures state funding to maintain WIC nutrition benefits during federal shutdowns, protecting access to healthcare services for pregnant women, infants, and children.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 657: Relating to: noncompete clauses for medical practitioners.

SB 657 prohibits noncompete clauses that restrict medical practitioners from working for more than 24 consecutive months after starting a job. It also makes all such noncompete agreements unenforceable if an employer terminates the practitioner’s employment for any reason. The law applies to defined medical practitioners, including physicians, physician assistants, psychologists, and advanced practice nurse prescribers. These provisions make affected noncompete agreements void and unenforceable under Wisconsin law. The bill takes effect after publication, with specific definitions updated to clarify the scope of "medical practitioner."

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits noncompete clauses restricting medical practitioners' mobility, improving patient access to healthcare services by preventing employment barriers.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits restrictive noncompete clauses, protecting medical practitioners' employment mobility and workers' rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 112: Relating to: consent to mental health treatment by minors who are age 14 or older.

AB 112 allows minors aged 14 or older to consent to inpatient mental health treatment without parental or guardian approval, directly affecting these minors, their parents/guardians, and mental health facilities. The bill amends statutes to let minors 14+ sign treatment applications themselves, and if parents refuse consent or cannot be found, minors may petition a court for approval. Facilities must now inform minors and parents (if available) of their rights, including the right to an independent evaluation and court hearings. The law requires facilities to file court petitions within 3 days if a minor aged 14+ refuses to join a treatment application. This bill focuses on expanding minor autonomy in mental health care decisions while maintaining court oversight.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands minor's access to mental health treatment without parental consent, improving patient access and protecting rights per bill's core provision.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 317: Relating to: requiring cardiac emergency response plans for cardiac emergencies that occur on school property or at school-sponsored athletic events. (FE)

SB 317 requires all Wisconsin public schools and charter schools to develop written cardiac emergency response plans by the 2027-28 school year. These plans must include core elements like response teams, AED maintenance details, annual drills, and staff training in CPR/AED use following national guidelines (e.g., American Heart Association). High schools must additionally require coaches to maintain current CPR/AED certification. Schools are not mandated to purchase AEDs, but must plan for their use if available. The law specifically targets cardiac emergencies occurring on school property or at school-sponsored athletic events.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates cardiac emergency response plans in schools, improving access to timely medical care during cardiac emergencies per national health guidelines.90% confidence

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passed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 362: Relating to: requiring cardiac emergency response plans for cardiac emergencies that occur on school property or at school-sponsored athletic events. (FE)

AB 362 requires all public school districts and charter schools to create written cardiac emergency response plans for cardiac emergencies occurring on school property or at school-sponsored athletic events, starting in the 2026-27 school year. These plans must include core elements like designated response teams, clear AED placement and maintenance, annual drills, and staff training in CPR and AED use following American Heart Association guidelines. Schools must also ensure coaches at athletic events hold current CPR/AED certification and that AEDs are accessible at all athletic venues. The law directly affects all K-12 schools and their staff, aiming to improve immediate response to cardiac emergencies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates cardiac emergency response plans including AEDs, CPR training, and drills in schools, improving emergency medical access for students/staff during cardiac events.90% confidence

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 635: Relating to: refundable individual income tax credit for premarital counseling and making an appropriation.

SB 635 creates a refundable tax credit for married couples who complete premarital counseling before their wedding. It allows couples filing jointly to claim $600 in their first married year, $300 in the second, and $100 in the third, with reduced amounts for separate returns. To qualify, couples must obtain written certification from a licensed therapist, psychiatrist, or clergy member confirming the counseling occurred before marriage. The credit is funded through a new state appropriation and must be claimed within specific time limits after the marriage year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates refundable tax credit funded by new state appropriation, providing tax relief for married couples through direct financial benefit.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTax credit incentivizes premarital counseling by licensed mental health professionals, directly supporting mental health service access under healthcare topic.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Income Tax Tax Credits

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 110: Relating to: authorizing youth behavioral health program under the Medical Assistance program and granting rule-making authority.

SB 110 creates a new state program under the Medical Assistance program to coordinate behavioral health services for youth under 21 with complex needs. It requires collaboration between health, children’s services, education, and county agencies to provide specific services like mobile crisis response, home-based treatment, and residential care, with the goal of keeping families supported in communities and avoiding institutional care. The state can develop rules for the program and must secure federal approval to fund these services. This directly affects young people under 21 and their families seeking these coordinated behavioral health supports.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides community-based behavioral health services to avoid institutional care for youth, reducing reliance on criminal justice system and aligning with reform goals.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates new youth behavioral health program under Medical Assistance, coordinates services (mobile crisis, home-based treatment), aims to expand access and avoid institutional care, directly advancing mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 269: Relating to: a school psychologist loan program. (FE)

SB 269 establishes a state-funded loan program for graduate students pursuing school psychology careers at Wisconsin universities. Eligible students (in-state residents enrolled full-time in school psychology programs with a 3.0+ GPA) can receive up to $10,000 annually ($30,000 total) with 5% interest. Borrowers earn 25% loan forgiveness each year they work full-time as school psychologists in public or private schools located in rural counties or urbanized areas. All loan repayments and interest flow into the state general fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesState-funded loan program allocates budget for school psychology careers, directly funding an education service through state appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes state-funded loans for school psychology students with forgiveness tied to service in underserved schools, directly supporting educational staffing and access.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds school psychology training to increase mental health professionals in schools, improving student access to mental health services per bill's loan program for school psychologists.92% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Student Financial Aid

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