Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB547

Wisconsin 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 10/15/25
• Refer: 10/15/25
• Failed: 3/23/26

Caption

An Act to repeal 961.385 (5) (b); to renumber 450.07 (1m) and 943.895 (4); to renumber and amend 450.071 (1), 961.385 (1) (af), 961.385 (1) (aj) and 961.385 (5) (a); to amend 15.01 (6), 59.54 (25) (a) (intro.), 66.0107 (1) (bm), 66.0125 (3) (a), 66.0125 (3) (c) 1. b., 66.1011 (1), 66.1201 (2m), 66.1213 (3), 66.1301 (2m), 66.1331 (2m), 66.1333 (3) (e) 2., 106.50 (1), 106.50 (1m) (h), 106.50 (1m) (nm), 106.50 (5m) (f) 1., 108.04 (5) (a) (intro.), 111.34 (1) (b), 175.60 (2) (b), 224.77 (1) (o), 234.29, 450.10 (1) (a) (intro.), 452.14 (3) (n), 961.38 (title), 961.385 (1) (ae), 961.385 (2) (intro.), 961.385 (2) (b), 961.385 (2) (cm) 3. a., 961.385 (2) (cs) 1., 961.385 (2) (f), 961.385 (3) (b), 961.385 (6) (a) and 961.385 (6) (b); to repeal and recreate 66.0418 (title); to create 15.194 (2), 48.024, 66.0125 (1) (c), 66.0408 (4), 66.0418 (3), 77.54 (75), 94.57, 94.58, 97.29 (1) (h) 12r., 106.54 (6m), 111.32 (9m), 111.32 (12c), 111.34 (3), 224.30 (6), chapter 259, 450.01 (16) (L), 450.03 (1) (eg) and (er), 450.07 (1m) (b), 450.071 (1) (b) 2., 767.445, 943.895 (4) (b), 961.01 (3u), 961.01 (12q), 961.01 (14g), 961.01 (20hm), 961.33, 961.38 (1p), 961.385 (1) (af) 2., 961.385 (1) (aj) 2., 961.385 (2) (am), 961.385 (2) (bc), 961.385 (2) (ct), 961.55 (8) (c) and 961.571 (1) (b) 5. of the statutes; Relating to: regulating medical cannabis, the prescription drug monitoring program, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Impact

The bill significantly alters existing state laws by decriminalizing the possession, distribution, and delivery of medical cannabis products when conducted within the legal framework established by the bill. It aims to provide greater access to medical cannabis for eligible individuals while ensuring strict oversight of the supply chain. Additionally, the bill prohibits local jurisdictions from imposing their own regulations on medical cannabis, thereby creating a uniform state-wide standard. This could lead to increased availability of medical cannabis products across the state but may also diminish local control over public health and safety measures.

Summary

Assembly Bill 547 establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for medical cannabis in the state, allowing registered patients and designated caregivers to legally possess and use medical cannabis products. The bill creates the Office of Medical Cannabis Regulation to manage the patient registry and oversee dispensaries, including licensing and regulation of growers, processors, and testing laboratories. It mandates strict compliance for all entities involved in the medical cannabis supply chain and reinforces the need for safety and efficacy tracking through a statewide seed-to-sale database.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding AB547 include the implications of the bill on fair employment rights, as the bill does not protect employees from discrimination based on medical cannabis use. Critics express concern that this could lead to job loss or reduced workplace rights for medical cannabis users. Furthermore, the limitations placed on local government regulation may be viewed as an overreach, with opponents arguing that local authorities should retain the ability to enact regulations that address community-specific concerns regarding cannabis usage and its societal impacts. Proponents of the bill, however, advocate that a central regulatory system will facilitate safer access and prevention of illegal market activities.