Wisconsin 2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB192

Introduced

4/15/25

Refer

4/15/25

Report Pass

2/5/26

Refer

2/5/26

Engrossed

2/19/26

Refer

2/25/26

Enrolled

3/26/26

Chaptered

4/2/26

Passed

4/2/26

Caption

An Act to amend 48.396 (1), 48.396 (2) (a), 48.78 (2) (a), 48.981 (7) (a) 15., 938.396 (1) (a), 938.396 (2) (a) and 938.78 (2) (a); to create 51.30 (4) (b) 29., 146.82 (2) (d), 250.22 and 961.385 (2) (cm) 5. of the statutes; Relating to: fatality review teams and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Impact

If enacted, AB 192 will significantly impact existing state laws related to the examination and handling of fatality cases. By formalizing the structure and purpose of fatality review teams, the bill elevates the importance of community health collaboration and creates a systematic approach to addressing preventable deaths. The bill proposes stricter confidentiality provisions for information gathered during reviews, protecting individual privacy while still promoting the sharing of aggregated data to inform public health strategies.

Summary

Assembly Bill 192 aims to establish fatality review teams across Wisconsin, which will be multidisciplinary groups focused on examining certain types of reviewable deaths, including suicides, overdoses, and homicides. The objective of these teams is to analyze the risk factors and circumstances surrounding these deaths and to make recommendations for policy and practice changes that might help prevent similar fatalities in the future. The teams will serve as a platform for cooperation among various agencies, helping them work together more effectively to improve public health outcomes.

Sentiment

Overall sentiment regarding AB 192 appears to be positive, with support from various public health advocates and agencies who believe that the establishment of fatality review teams will enhance the state's ability to tackle critical health issues. However, some concerns have been raised regarding the balance between confidentiality and the need for transparency, especially in the context of public scrutiny and access to data related to fatalities. The success of the bill may hinge on how well it addresses these issues.

Contention

Notably, there are points of contention surrounding the operational aspects of these fatality review teams. Critics express concerns about the potential bureaucratic overhead that may arise and the need for adequate resources and training for team members to fulfill their duties effectively. Additionally, the strict confidentiality requirements may pose challenges in sharing insights and findings with broader public and healthcare communities that could benefit from the lessons learned from fatality reviews.

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Companion Bills

WI SB192

Crossfiled An Act to amend 48.396 (1), 48.396 (2) (a), 48.78 (2) (a), 48.981 (7) (a) 15., 938.396 (1) (a), 938.396 (2) (a) and 938.78 (2) (a); to create 51.30 (4) (b) 29., 146.82 (2) (d), 250.22 and 961.385 (2) (cm) 5. of the statutes; Relating to: fatality review teams and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Previously Filed As

WI SB192

Fatality review teams and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

WI HB923

To amend sections 2929.15, 2929.16, 2929.25, 2967.131, and 2967.15 and to enact section 2903.217 of the Revised Code to enact the Adult Parole Authority Enhancement Act.

WI AB100

An act to amend the Budget Act of 2023 (Chapters 12, 38, and 189 of the Statutes of 2023) by amending Items 5227-122-0001 and 7502-495 of Section 2.

WI HB434

Exempt military driver's license applicants from driver's ed

WI AB1179

Creating WisEARNS, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

WI SB1137

Creating WisEARNS, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

WI HB1315

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-264, 18.2-51.1, 18.2-57, 18.2-60.3, 19.2-152.8, 19.2-249, 19.2-56.2, 19.2-59.1, 19.2-81, 19.2-81.3, and 65.2-102 of the Code of Virginia, relating to authority of fire marshals.

WI AB1022

Creating a baby bond program and baby bond fund, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

WI SB1008

Creating a baby bond program and baby bond fund, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

WI HB308

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-100, 4.1-103, 4.1-103.01, 4.1-204, 4.1-229, 15.2-912.4, 18.2-246.8, 18.2-371.2, 18.2-371.2:1, 18.2-391, 19.2-386.21, 58.1-1021.04:1, 59.1-200, 59.1-293.10, 59.1-293.13, 59.1-293.15 through 59.1-293.18, 59.1-293.20, and 59.1-293.21 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 2 of Title 4.1 an article numbered 4, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-241 through 4.1-254, by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 4.1 an article numbered 4, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-355 through 4.1-361, and by adding in Chapter 22.2 of Title 19.2 a section numbered 19.2-386.37; and to repeal §§ 58.1-1021.06 through 58.1-1021.09, 59.1-293.11, 59.1-293.12, and 59.1-293.14 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority; permitting of retail tobacco product retailers; purchase, possession, and sale of retail tobacco products; penalties; report.

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