Wisconsin 2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB1001

Introduced

2/2/26

Refer

2/2/26

Report Pass

2/12/26

Refer

2/12/26

Refer

2/13/26

Engrossed

2/18/26

Refer

2/20/26

Failed

3/23/26

Caption

An Act to repeal 20.435 (1) (ck); to create 20.435 (1) (ck) of the statutes; Relating to: funding for grants for community emergency medical services and falls prevention initiatives and making an appropriation. (FE)

Impact

If enacted, AB1001 will have a significant impact on state laws regarding the provision of emergency medical services and health initiatives aimed at falls prevention. The bill will enable local governments and community organizations to access state funding, thereby promoting better preparedness in handling medical emergencies and declining health outcomes associated with falls. This support is crucial for improving emergency response times and quality of care at the community level, potentially leading to better health results for residents.

Summary

AB1001 focuses on funding for community emergency medical services and initiatives aimed at preventing falls. It seeks to allocate financial resources specifically for grants that support these critical healthcare services. By providing these funds, the bill aims to enhance the capacity of local medical services, particularly in underserved areas. Furthermore, this legislation highlights the importance of preventative health measures in improving community health outcomes and reducing overall healthcare costs associated with emergency interventions.

Contention

The discussions surrounding AB1001 may include notable points of contention regarding the allocation of state resources and the prioritization of funding for these specific initiatives. Some stakeholders might argue that while falls prevention is important, the bill may divert funds from other essential health services or initiatives. Additionally, there may be debates about the effectiveness of the proposed programs and whether they will genuinely lead to a decrease in emergency medical situations related to falls.

Latest WI AB1001 Activity

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Companion Bills

WI SB996

Crossfiled An Act to repeal 20.435 (1) (ck); to create 20.435 (1) (ck) of the statutes; Relating to: funding for grants for community emergency medical services and falls prevention initiatives and making an appropriation. (FE)

Previously Filed As

WI SB996

Funding for grants for community emergency medical services and falls prevention initiatives and making an appropriation. (FE)

WI AB970

Grants for community emergency medical services, grants for falls prevention awareness and initiatives, and making an appropriation. (FE)

WI SB976

Grants for community emergency medical services, grants for falls prevention awareness and initiatives, and making an appropriation. (FE)

WI AB1060

Grants for falls prevention awareness and initiatives and making an appropriation. (FE)

WI SB410

Grants for falls prevention awareness and initiatives and making an appropriation. (FE)

WI AB410

Grants for falls prevention awareness and initiatives and making an appropriation. (FE)

WI HB2134

In general provisions relating to emergency management services, further providing for definitions; in Commonwealth services, further providing for State Fire Commissioner; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for scope of chapter, for definitions, for publication and notice, for award of grants, for consolidation incentive, for establishment, for publication and notice, for award of grants and for consolidation incentive, repealing provisions relating to COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, further providing for Fire Company Grant Program and for Emergency Medical Services Company Grant Program, repealing provisions relating to additional funding and to COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, providing for hazardous materials and specialty funding, further providing for allocation of appropriated funds, repealing provisions relating to Emergency Medical Services COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program, providing for Hazardous Materials Team and Specialty Team Grant Program, further providing for expiration of authority, repealing provisions relating to expiration of authority relating to COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program and to expiration of authority relating to Emergency Medical Services COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program and further providing for special provisions and for annual reports; and making transfers.

WI SB1261

In Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies; and, in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for definitions, for publication and notice, for award of grants, for consolidation incentive, for publication and notice and for award of grants, repealing provisions relating to COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, to Emergency Medical Services COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program, to expiration of authority relating to COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program and to expiration of authority relating to Emergency Medical Services COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program and further providing for annual reports.

WI AB1225

Direct payments for Medical Assistance, Medical Assistance reimbursement rates, care coordination services under the Medical Assistance program, grants for community primary care and outreach, and making an appropriation. (FE)

WI SB642

Creating a landlord fire prevention grant program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

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