Wisconsin 2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB546

Introduced

10/15/25

Refer

10/15/25

Report Pass

1/14/26

Refer

1/14/26

Failed

3/23/26

Caption

An Act to renumber 48.375 (2) (a), 69.01 (13m) and 253.10 (2) (a); to renumber and amend 20.927 (1g), 939.75 (2) (a) and 940.15 (1); to amend 253.10 (2) (h); to create 20.927 (1g) (a) 2., 20.927 (1g) (b), 20.927 (1g) (c), 20.927 (1g) (d), 48.375 (2) (a) 2., 48.375 (2) (bm), 48.375 (2) (dm), 48.375 (2) (f), 69.01 (1m), 69.01 (9), 69.01 (13m) (b), 69.01 (16p), 253.10 (2) (a) 2., 253.10 (2) (bm), 253.10 (2) (cm), 253.10 (2) (dm), 939.75 (2) (a) 1., 939.75 (2) (a) 2., 939.75 (2) (a) 4., 940.15 (1) (a), 940.15 (1) (b), 940.15 (1) (c) and 940.15 (1) (d) of the statutes; Relating to: limitations on the definition of abortion.

Impact

The passage of AB546 would likely necessitate amendments to current state laws dealing with reproductive health, particularly those that protect abortion rights and define medical procedures related to pregnancy termination. Should the bill be enacted, it could lead to reduced availability of abortion services in the state, as medical providers may feel compelled to comply with stricter definitions, potentially leading to confusion and limiting the options for individuals seeking reproductive healthcare.

Summary

AB546 is legislation aimed at establishing limitations on the definition of abortion within the state. This bill seeks to change existing legal understandings to narrow the scope of what is classified as abortion, which may affect how medical professionals provide care and counseling to patients. Advocates for the bill argue that it aims to protect the rights of the unborn, emphasizing the need for definitive legal parameters surrounding reproductive medical procedures. The legislation has generated a significant discourse around the implications it has for women's health rights and access to services.

Contention

The discussion around AB546 has been polarized, with proponents arguing that the bill offers necessary protections for unborn life, while opponents contend that it could severely limit women's rights to make decisions about their bodies and healthcare. Critics highlight concerns that the bill may not take into account the complexities and nuances that surround pregnancy and abortion, including situations of medical necessity, instances of rape or incest, and the physical and mental health of the mother. This contentious nature of the bill is likely to invoke strong reactions and mobilize advocacy efforts on both sides.

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Companion Bills

WI SB553

Crossfiled Limitations on the definition of abortion.

Previously Filed As

WI SB1368

An act to amend Sections 2530.2, 2530.3, 2530.5, 2530.6, 2531, 2531.5, 2531.75, 2532, 2532.2, 2532.25, 2532.4, 2532.6, 2532.8, 2533, 2533.1, 2533.4, 2533.6, 2534.2, 2535, 2535.2, 2535.4, 2538.1, 2538.3, 2538.5, 2538.7, 2538.10, 2538.11, 2538.13, 2538.14, 2538.18, 2538.23, 2538.26, 2538.28, 2538.33, 2538.34, 2538.37, 2538.38, 2538.48, 2538.49, 2538.50, 2538.51, 2538.53, 2538.57, 2539.1, 2539.2, 2539.6, 2539.12, and 2539.14 of, to add Sections 2530.8, 2530.9, 2532.9, 2538.8, 2539.15, 2539.16, 2539.17, 2539.18, and 2539.19 to, and to repeal Sections 2531.3, 2531.4, 2532.5, and 2539.8 of, the Business and Professions Code, relating to professions and vocations.

WI AB1830

An act to amend Sections 13353.6, 13353.75, 13390, and 23575.3 of, to amend and repeal Sections 13352, 13352.1, 13352.4, 13353.3, 13353.4, 13353.5, 13386, 23103.5, 23247, 23573, 23575, 23576, and 23597 of, to add Section 23575.4 to, and to repeal Sections 23575.1 and 23575.5 of, amend, repeal, and add Sections 11836 and 11837 of the Health and Safety Code, and to amend Sections 23575.3, and 23575.5 of, to amend and repeal Sections 13202.5, 13202.8, 13352, 13352.1, 13352.4, 13353.3, 13353.4, 13353.5, 13353.7, 13353.75, 13386, 23247, 23573, 23575, 23575.1, 23576, and 23597 of, to amend, repeal, and add Sections 12813, 13350, 13352.2, 13352.3, 13352.5, 13353.2, 13353.45, 13353.6, 13557, 13954, 14602.6, 15300, 15302, 16431, 23109, 23109.5, 23502, 23521, 23536, 23538, 23540, 23542, 23546, 23548, 23550, 23550.5, 23552, 23554, 23556, 23560, 23562, 23566, 23568, and 23620 of, to add Sections 13354, 13354.4, and 13356 to, and to repeal Section 13352.1 of, the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.

WI HB780

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-106, 2.2-107, 2.2-108, 2.2-406, 2.2-507, 23.1-200, as it shall become effective, 23.1-1006, 23.1-1300, 23.1-1301, 23.1-1303, 23.1-1304, 23.1-1306, 23.1-1401, 23.1-1402, 23.1-1501, 23.1-1502, 23.1-1601, 23.1-1701, 23.1-1801, 23.1-1802, 23.1-1901, 23.1-2001, 23.1-2002, 23.1-2101, 23.1-2106, 23.1-2107, 23.1-2201, 23.1-2202, 23.1-2209, 23.1-2303, 23.1-2304, 23.1-2501, 23.1-2502, 23.1-2601, 23.1-2602, 23.1-2605, 23.1-2701, 23.1-2801, and 23.1-2902 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 23.1-102.2, 23.1-1303.1, and 23.1-1303.2; and to repeal § 23.1-2504 of the Code of Virginia, relating to public institutions of higher education; governing boards; appointment and composition of members; powers and duties; legal counsel.

WI HB642

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2499.8, 2.2-2818, 2.2-2905, 2.2-3114, 2.2-3711, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 2.2-3802, 2.2-4024, 3.2-4112, 3.2-4113, 3.2-4116, 3.2-4126, 3.2-5145.1, 3.2-5145.2:1, 3.2-5145.4, 4.1-103, 4.1-105, 4.1-352, 4.1-600, 4.1-601, 4.1-603, 4.1-604, 4.1-606, 4.1-607, 4.1-611, 4.1-614, 4.1-621, 4.1-1100, 4.1-1101, 4.1-1121, 4.1-1402, 4.1-1500, 4.1-1501, 4.1-1502, 4.1-1600 through 4.1-1603.2, 4.1-1604, 5.1-13, 9.1-1101, 15.2-912.4, 16.1-69.40:1, 16.1-260, 16.1-273, 16.1-278.9, 18.2-46.1, 18.2-247, 18.2-248, 18.2-248.01, 18.2-251, 18.2-251.03, 18.2-251.1:1, 18.2-251.1:2, 18.2-251.1:3, 18.2-252, 18.2-254, 18.2-255, 18.2-255.1, 18.2-255.2, 18.2-258, 18.2-258.02, 18.2-258.1, 18.2-265.1, 18.2-265.2, 18.2-265.3, 18.2-287.2, 18.2-308.012, 18.2-308.4, 18.2-371.2, 18.2-460, 18.2-474.1, 19.2-66, 19.2-81, 19.2-81.1, 19.2-83.1, 19.2-188.1, 19.2-303.01, 19.2-386.22 through 19.2-386.25, 19.2-389, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 19.2-389.3, 19.2-392.02, 19.2-392.6 and 19.2-392.12:1, as they shall become effective, 22.1-206, 22.1-277.08, 23.1-1301, 46.2-105.2, 46.2-347, 48-17.1, 53.1-231.2, 54.1-2903, 54.1-3401, 54.1-3443, 58.1-301, and 59.1-200 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Subtitle II of Title 2.2 a part labeled D, containing a chapter numbered 61, consisting of a section numbered 2.2-6100, by adding in Chapter 6 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-629 and 4.1-630, by adding in Title 4.1 chapters numbered 7 through 10, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-700 through 4.1-1010, by adding sections numbered 4.1-1102 through 4.1-1105, 4.1-1106, 4.1-1106.1, 4.1-1113, 4.1-1114, 4.1-1115, 4.1-1117, 4.1-1118, and 4.1-1119, by adding in Title 4.1 a chapter numbered 12, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-1200 through 4.1-1206, by adding in Chapter 13 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-1300, 4.1-1301, and 4.1-1303 through 4.1-1309, by adding in Chapter 14 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-1403 through 4.1-1407, by adding a section numbered 4.1-1602.1, by adding in Title 4.1 a chapter numbered 17, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-1700 through 4.1-1705, by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 6.2 a section numbered 6.2-108, and by adding in Chapter 44 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-4426; and to repeal Article 4 (§§ 3.2-4122 through 3.2-4126) of Chapter 41.1 of Title 3.2 and §§ 3.2-5145.4:1, 4.1-1101.1, 4.1-1105.1, 18.2-248.1, and 18.2-251.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to cannabis control; retail market; penalties.

WI AB71

Ignition interlock devices.

WI AB366

Ignition interlock devices.

WI HB5370

Tobacco: licenses; nicotine or tobacco products; require license to sell at retail. Amends title & secs. 1, 4 & 5 of 1915 PA 31 (MCL 722.641 et seq.) & adds secs. 1a, 1c, 1e, 1g, 1i, 1k & 1o. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5372'25, HB 5371'25, HB 5368'25, HB 5369'25

WI HB548

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 8.01-413.01, 8.01-622.1, 18.2-369, 32.1-127, 32.1-127.1:03, 32.1-138.1, 32.1-162.16, 32.1-162.18, 32.1-291.21, 32.1-309.1, 32.1-325, 37.2-804.2, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 37.2-805.1, 37.2-817.01, 37.2-817.1, 37.2-837, 37.2-838, 37.2-1101, 37.2-1108, 53.1-133.04, 54.1-2807.02, 54.1-2818.1, 54.1-2818.5, 54.1-2970.1, 54.1-2987.1, 54.1-2988.1, 54.1-2993.1, 54.1-2995, 63.2-501, 63.2-1605, 64.2-2000, 64.2-2002, 64.2-2003, 64.2-2009, and 64.2-2019 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 29 of Title 54.1 an article numbered 8.1, consisting of sections numbered 54.1-2993.2 through 54.1-2993.31; and to repeal §§ 54.1-2981, 54.1-2982, 54.1-2983, 54.1-2983.2 through 54.1-2987, 54.1-2988, and 54.1-2989 through 54.1-2993 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Uniform Health Care Decisions Act; civil penalty.

WI HB244

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 16.1-309.1, 16.1-330.1, 17.1-805, 18.2-46.1, 18.2-50.3, 18.2-90, 19.2-297.1, 53.1-40.02, 53.1-131.2, 53.1-151, 53.1-165.1, and 53.1-202.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to robbery.

WI HB368

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-234, 2.2-401.01, 2.2-1149, 2.2-1604, 2.2-2699.10, 2.2-4310, 10.1-104.02, 10.1-659, 10.1-1003, 10.1-1018, 10.1-1020, 10.1-1186.3:1, 10.1-1188, 10.1-2202.5, 10.1-2205.1, 10.1-2206.1, 10.1-2214, 10.1-2305, 15.2-4202, 15.2-4203, 18.2-423.1, 20-88.32, 20-146.1, 22.1-254, 24.2-128, 28.2-104.01, 28.2-302.5, 29.1-301, 29.1-401, 29.1-521, 32.1-272, 36-105.5, 51.1-700, 56-46.1, 56-576, 58.1-2201, 58.1-2403, 59.1-480, 62.1-266, 64.2-701, 64.2-2100, and 64.2-2600 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Subtitle II of Title 2.2 a part labeled D, containing a chapter numbered 61, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-6100 and 2.2-6101, relating to definitions; American Indians; Virginia recognized tribes; federally recognized tribes; sovereignty.

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