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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 324: Relating to: prohibiting conversion therapy.

SB 324 prohibits mental health providers from offering conversion therapy to individuals under 18 years old. The bill defines conversion therapy as any attempt to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity, while exempting counseling supporting gender transition, providing acceptance/support, or addressing unsafe behaviors without intent to change orientation/identity. Violations could result in disciplinary actions against providers, including license suspension or revocation by state licensing boards. The law applies to licensed psychologists, counselors, social workers, and other mental health professionals covered under state licensing statutes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prohibits harmful conversion therapy for minors, protecting mental health patients and promoting evidence-based care per healthcare topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 578: Relating to: consent to admissions to certain health care facilities by patient representatives without requiring a petition for guardianship or protective placement. (FE)

SB 578 allows designated patient representatives to consent to health care facility admissions for individuals who cannot manage their own health care decisions (incapacitated) without requiring a court-appointed guardian or protective placement petition. The bill mandates that incapacity be certified by two physicians or one physician and one advanced practice clinician, excluding individuals diagnosed with developmental disability or mental illness. Patient representatives can make health care decisions, enroll the individual in Medical Assistance, and authorize health care costs until the individual is no longer deemed incapacitated or a court appoints a guardian. This streamlines consent for eligible patients while maintaining medical oversight and avoiding traditional guardianship processes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves court guardianship barrier for healthcare admissions, expanding patient access and rights for incapacitated individuals without mental illness/developmental disability exclusions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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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 ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes legal framework for direct primary care agreements, enhancing patient access and provider-patient clarity through standardized contracts and fee transparency.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 450: Relating to: nonprofit agricultural organization health benefit coverage.

SB 450 allows specific member-owned agricultural cooperatives (defined as pre-1922 organizations with 501(c)(5) status) to provide health benefit coverage exclusively for their members and families. The bill requires these organizations to offer coverage in all state counties, file insurance commissioner attestations, and provide annual actuarial reviews to ensure financial stability. It mandates clear written notice that this coverage is not health insurance and cannot satisfy federal insurance requirements, while prohibiting exclusions for preexisting conditions beyond six months or denying coverage based on provider type. Organizations must also reinsure risks with state-authorized companies and establish complaint resolution processes similar to standard health insurance.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareEnables non-insurance health coverage for agricultural co-ops, explicitly stating it cannot satisfy federal insurance requirements, limiting standardized healthcare access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 492: Relating to: coverage of nonopioid drug alternatives for the treatment and management of pain.

SB 492 requires health insurance plans and self-insured employers to cover nonopioid pain treatment options equally with opioids. It mandates coverage for at least two nonopioid prescription drugs (approved by the FDA and not controlled substances) and three non-drug pain management options, such as physical therapy. The bill prohibits health plans from imposing stricter prior authorization or step therapy rules on nonopioid drugs compared to opioids. It also requires annual public reporting of pain management coverage details on plan websites. This affects all health plans covering prescription drugs in Wisconsin, directly impacting patients seeking nonopioid pain treatment options.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates equal insurance coverage for nonopioid pain treatments, expanding patient access to alternatives and reducing opioid dependency.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 583: Relating to: resolution of claims against the state for wrongful imprisonment of innocent persons, exempting from taxation certain amounts an individual receives from the claims board or legislature, health benefits and other assistance for wrongfully imprisoned persons, and making an appropriation. (FE)

AB 583 helps people wrongfully imprisoned in Wisconsin by providing them with tax-exempt compensation, health coverage, and transition support. It exempts state compensation payments for wrongful imprisonment from state income tax, covers health insurance premiums (with shared costs), and requires a 5-day transition plan for released individuals to access housing, job help, and healthcare. The bill creates new funding mechanisms (like appropriations under 20.515) to pay for these benefits and mandates state agencies to coordinate with counties on post-release support. It directly affects individuals who receive state compensation under wrongful imprisonment claims (s. 775.05) and the state budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts wrongful imprisonment compensation from state income tax, providing tax relief for affected individuals and creating new appropriations for related benefits.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides tax-exempt compensation, health coverage, and transition support for wrongfully imprisoned individuals, directly advancing criminal justice reform by rectifying systemic errors and aiding reintegration.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly provides tax-exempt health coverage, covers premiums, and mandates healthcare access via 5-day transition plans for wrongfully imprisoned individuals, expanding benefits.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates housing access in 5-day transition plan for wrongfully imprisoned persons, directly supporting housing access for vulnerable individuals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Income Tax State Budget Insurance

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 212: Relating to: registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services. (FE)

AB 212 requires out-of-state health care providers to register with the state department or credentialing board to legally offer telehealth services to patients within the state. To register, providers must hold an active, unencumbered license from another state or territory that permits similar services, provide proof of malpractice insurance, disclose disciplinary history, and designate a state agent for legal notices. The state will maintain a public online registry listing registered providers, including their out-of-state credentials, specialty, insurance details, and disciplinary history. This bill directly affects telehealth providers from other states seeking to serve patients in this state, while prohibiting them from opening local offices or offering in-person care without a full state license.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires out-of-state telehealth providers to register, enabling expanded access to care while ensuring provider qualifications and patient safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Telehealth

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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

Sub-Topics State Budget

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 156: Relating to: requiring first responders to be trained to administer epinephrine delivery systems. (FE)

SB 156 requires specific first responders - including emergency medical personnel, firefighters, law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and conservation wardens - to complete training on recognizing severe allergic reactions, safely storing and administering epinephrine delivery systems, and following up after use. The bill mandates that all covered first responders must have an epinephrine system available during duty hours. It also directs the department to compile and maintain a list of approved training organizations and may distribute epinephrine systems using existing funds. This law directly affects over a dozen public safety roles by standardizing emergency allergy response protocols.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates first responders to administer epinephrine for severe allergies, improving emergency medical response and patient access to critical care during allergic reactions.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates safety training and equipment for first responders, directly improving workplace safety standards for workers in high-risk roles.95% confidence

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 71: Relating to: ratification of the Dietitian Licensure Compact. (FE)

Senate Bill 71 ratifies the Dietitian Licensure Compact, a multi-state agreement designed to streamline the licensing process for dietitians. This bill allows licensed dietitians in participating states to practice in other compact member states by obtaining a "compact privilege" instead of a full separate license. It establishes a dietitian licensure compact commission and amends various state statutes to recognize this new privilege, affecting dietitians and their ability to practice across state lines.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStreamlines interstate practice for dietitians, improving access to specialized healthcare services without restricting coverage or funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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