This bill establishes privacy protections for health information collected at unregulated pregnancy services centers, requiring written authorization from individuals before their nonpublic personal health information can be shared. It defines specific types of health information and pregnancy-related services, and outlines requirements for authorization forms including details about the information to be disclosed, who it will be shared with, and the right to revoke consent at any time. The legislation also mandates that these centers notify affected individuals if there is a data breach and prohibits discrimination against people who do not grant authorization for information disclosure. Any violations of these privacy requirements would be treated as unfair and deceptive trade practices under existing state law.
This bill establishes a new grant program to help residents of unserved areas pay for the costs of extending broadband service lines to their properties, with each grant capped at $4,000. It appropriates $1.75 million for 2025-26 and $3.5 million for 2026-27 to fund these grants through the Public Service Commission. The program prioritizes applications for primary residences and requires applicants to participate in federal affordable connectivity programs, while prohibiting grants that subsidize telecommunications provider expenses or customer monthly bills. Additionally, the bill amends existing broadband expansion grant criteria to ensure projects focus on designated unserved areas and require applicants to explain how their proposed projects will increase broadband access.
This bill prohibits retail sellers from using artificial intelligence or other computational systems to set personalized prices for individual consumers when selling packaged consumer goods. It defines "dynamic price gouging" as using consumer data, such as information from data brokers or surveillance technology, to create customized prices for specific buyers. Retailers who violate this rule could face warnings, civil penalties of up to $10,000, or legal injunctions preventing them from continuing the practice. The law applies to goods intended for personal or household use and takes effect four months after publication.
This bill requires unregulated pregnancy centers to obtain written authorization from individuals before disclosing their personal health information, with specific requirements for what the authorization must include and how long it remains valid. The law defines unregulated pregnancy centers as facilities that do not provide abortions or emergency contraception and are not covered by existing medical privacy laws, while also establishing rules for when information can be shared without consent, such as for legal compliance or law enforcement cooperation. Centers must notify individuals if their health data is breached and face penalties for violating these privacy protections, while also being prohibited from discriminating against people who refuse to authorize information sharing. The bill creates a new section in the state statutes to establish these requirements and specifies that the law takes effect three months after publication.
This bill would require the Wisconsin state courts to remove defendants' names from public eviction records when an eviction case is dismissed. It creates a new rule that mandates redaction of names from the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access Internet site for dismissed eviction actions, while keeping names visible for cases where eviction writs are granted for at least 10 years. The change applies to eviction cases dismissed on or after the bill's effective date. This legislation directly affects tenants involved in dismissed eviction proceedings and modifies how public court records are managed for those specific cases.
This bill creates a new Office of the Public Intervenor within the state insurance commissioner's office to help individuals with insurance claims, policies, and appeals for medical procedures and medications. It establishes rules requiring insurers to process disability insurance claims within reasonable timeframes, provide detailed explanations for claim denials, and disclose when artificial intelligence is used in claim decisions. The office can levy assessments on insurers based on their premium volume to fund its operations and conduct audits of claims denial practices. Additionally, the bill prohibits specific insurer practices such as using vague policy terms, stalling claim reviews, or allowing non-physician personnel to determine medical necessity.
This bill prohibits grocery retailers from using personalized algorithmic pricing for essential consumer goods like food and household products. It requires clear disclosure when prices are set by algorithms using personal data and bans displaying such prices on electronic screens within stores. The law also prevents retailers from using consumer data to set prices that vary based on protected characteristics like race, sex, or disability. Grocery retailers face penalties of up to $2,000 per violation and could be subject to investigations and civil lawsuits from affected consumers.
This bill would require grocery retailers in the state to disclose when they use algorithms to set personalized prices for essential consumer goods like food and household products. It prohibits retailers from displaying algorithmically set prices on electronic screens in stores and bans using consumer data from brokers to determine these prices. The law also forbids pricing that varies based on protected characteristics like race, sex, or disability. Violations could result in fines of up to $2,000 per incident, and individuals harmed by violations could sue for damages and legal fees.
This bill creates a new section in state statutes to regulate how online services collect and use personal data from minors under 18 years old. It applies to businesses that operate online services in the state, earn most of their revenue from those services, and are likely to be accessed by minors. The law requires covered businesses to implement age-appropriate design features, restrict the collection of sensitive data like biometric and genetic information from minors, and prevent compulsive use patterns that disrupt a minor's daily activities. The bill also grants the state rule-making authority to establish specific standards for how these protections should be implemented and enforced.
SB 938 requires distributors (like businesses selling explicit content for profit) and digital platforms to display clear warning labels before users access explicit content. For print materials, labels must appear prominently on covers in bold 20-point Arial text. For digital content, labels must occupy two-thirds of the screen, stay visible for 10 seconds, and include specific language stating the content is "not intended for minors." Violations incur fines up to $5,000 for repeat offenses, with a 50% surcharge added to each fine, collected and deposited into the state general fund. The bill directly affects businesses distributing explicit content in Wisconsin, mandating these warnings to protect minors and provide clear consumer notice.
