Healthcare

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 111: Relating to: psychiatric residential treatment facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority.

AB 111 establishes new regulatory standards for psychiatric residential treatment facilities (PRTFs) serving individuals under 21. It requires state certification for PRTFs, sets federal compliance standards for services, and mandates that facilities meet specific safety and treatment protocols. The bill also grants the state health department rule-making authority to set bed limits, security requirements, and geographic distribution priorities for PRTFs - prioritizing northern/north-central and southern regions for new facilities. Additionally, it clarifies reimbursement processes tied to federal approval and permits video monitoring in common areas with patient notification, while prohibiting its use as a substitute for direct patient supervision.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates safety protocols, federal compliance, and state certification for mental health facilities serving youth, directly advancing mental health service standards and patient care quality.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 675: Relating to: noncompete clauses for medical practitioners.

AB 675 prohibits noncompete clauses that restrict medical practitioners from working for more than 24 consecutive months after beginning employment. It also makes all noncompete agreements void if a medical practitioner’s employment is terminated by their employer. The bill applies to physicians, physician assistants, psychologists, and advanced practice nurses (including certified nurse prescribers and registered nurses). New or modified employment contracts after the law’s effective date must comply with these restrictions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits noncompete clauses for medical practitioners, improving workforce mobility and patient access to care. Directly strengthens healthcare access by removing employment restrictions.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits noncompete clauses restricting medical practitioners' job mobility after termination, directly protecting workers' rights to change employment without undue restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 128: Relating to: requiring first responders to be trained to administer epinephrine delivery systems. (FE)

AB 128 requires specific first responders - including firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical personnel, correctional officers, and conservation wardens - to complete training on recognizing severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), safely storing and administering epinephrine delivery systems, and following up after use. The bill mandates that all qualifying first responders must have an epinephrine delivery system available during duty and be trained on all required subjects. The state department must compile and maintain a list of approved training organizations and may distribute epinephrine systems using existing funds. This legislation directly affects over 30,000 first responders across multiple agencies who respond to medical emergencies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates training for first responders in epinephrine administration for anaphylaxis, improving emergency medical response and patient access to critical care services.95% confidence

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 109: Relating to: clinician initiation of emergency detention of a minor and providing a penalty.

SB 109 allows licensed mental health clinicians (like psychologists, psychiatrists, or clinical social workers) in counties with fewer than 750,000 residents to initiate emergency detentions for minors under specific conditions. To qualify, clinicians must complete county-approved training, document their belief that a minor is mentally ill, drug-dependent, or developmentally disabled, and confirm that custody is the least restrictive option. The county department of community programs must approve the detention before a minor can be taken into custody and transported to a treatment facility. This bill directly affects clinicians who may now initiate such detentions, minors in crisis, and county departments responsible for oversight and transportation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables licensed mental health clinicians to initiate emergency detentions for minors with safeguards, expanding access to mental health crisis intervention services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 338: Relating to: coverage of treatment for mental health or substance use disorders under health insurance policies and plans.

AB 338 requires most health insurance plans (including those offered by state/local governments) to cover at least 28 annual therapy visits for mental health or substance use disorders without prior authorization. It mandates that insurers provide this minimum coverage per policy year, based on the insured's treatment goals. The law includes a cost-check mechanism: if insurers' actuarial analysis shows coverage would increase plan costs by over 10%, enforcement may be paused. This directly affects health insurers, self-insured public employer plans, and individuals seeking mental health/substance use treatment. The bill takes effect for new policy years starting after its publication date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates 28 annual therapy visits for mental health/substance use without prior authorization, expanding insurance coverage and improving patient access to essential services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Mental Health

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vetoed · Wisconsin · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 214: Relating to: registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services. (FE)

SB 214 requires out-of-state health care providers (like doctors and nurses) to register with Wisconsin to offer telehealth services within the state. The bill establishes a new registration fee and mandates that providers maintain malpractice insurance coverage meeting Wisconsin’s standards for health care providers. It also requires registrants to report any license issues to Wisconsin authorities. The law directly affects telehealth providers from other states seeking to serve Wisconsin patients remotely. This bill creates a formal registration process to ensure provider accountability and patient protection in telehealth.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires out-of-state telehealth providers to register, maintain state-standard insurance, and report license issues, ensuring patient safety and enabling expanded access to telehealth services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Telehealth

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 258: Relating to: advanced practice registered nurses, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

SB 258 modifies statutes to allow certified licensed advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to certify physical disabilities for permit applications, expanding the list of eligible professionals alongside physicians and other healthcare providers. Specifically, it amends sections 29.193 to permit APRNs to prepare and sign medical reports verifying physical disabilities for applicants seeking permits, replacing "licensed physician" with a broader list that includes APRNs in these contexts. The bill also makes technical changes to other statutes related to APRNs' practice authority but does not alter core scope-of-practice rules. This directly affects applicants for disability permits who may now use APRNs for required medical certifications. The bill focuses on administrative updates rather than new policy mandates.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands provider eligibility for medical certifications, increasing access to healthcare services by allowing APRNs to certify physical disabilities alongside physicians.95% confidence

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 176: Relating to: financial eligibility for the Alzheimer’s family and caregiver support program. (FE)

AB 176 repeals the financial eligibility requirement (section 46.87(5m)) for Wisconsin's Alzheimer's family and caregiver support program. It updates two sections of the law to remove references to this repealed requirement, clarifying that eligibility now depends on meeting the financial criteria previously defined under the repealed section. The bill directly affects Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers in residential facilities who previously needed to satisfy these financial standards to receive program services. The key change is eliminating the specific financial threshold that determined program access, streamlining eligibility without creating new benefits or funding. This is a technical adjustment to existing statutes, not a substantive policy change.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRepeals financial barrier for Alzheimer's caregiver support, expanding access to healthcare services without restricting eligibility.92% confidence

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 402: Relating to: coverage of maternity and newborn care under health insurance policies and plans and granting rule-making authority.

AB 402 requires all health insurance plans in Wisconsin to cover maternity and newborn care services. It grants the Commissioner of Insurance authority to create specific rules for implementing this coverage requirement. The bill directly affects health insurance providers and ensures these services are included in standard coverage for policyholders.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates comprehensive maternity/newborn coverage in all health insurance plans, expanding patient access to essential services without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Women's Health

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 349: Relating to: payment for school medical services. (FE)

SB 349 increases state reimbursement for school medical services from 60% to 100% of the federal share for eligible school districts, cooperative educational service agencies, and specialized programs like the Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. It also raises reimbursement for allowable administrative costs from 90% to 100% of the federal share. The bill applies to all entities providing school medical services that meet federal requirements and allows claims for transportation costs as part of these services. This change directly affects school districts and specialized educational programs by increasing state funding for these services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases state reimbursement for school medical services from 60% to 100% of federal share, directly funding school health operations and supporting student access to medical care.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases state reimbursement to 100% for school medical services, expanding funding for student health care access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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