Wisconsin 2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB62

Introduced
2/24/25  
Refer
2/24/25  

Caption

An Act to repeal 49.45 (18) (ag); to renumber and amend 632.895 (6); to amend 49.45 (18) (ac), 609.83 and 632.895 (6) (title); to create 15.07 (3) (bm) 7., 15.735, 20.145 (1) (a), 20.145 (1) (g) 4., 49.45 (18) (b) 8., 255.056 (2g), 450.085 (3), 601.31 (1) (nv), 601.31 (1) (nw), 601.41 (14), 601.415 (14), 601.56, 601.57, 601.575, subchapter VI of chapter 601 [precedes 601.78], 632.865 (2m), 632.868, 632.869 and 632.895 (6) (b) of the statutes; Relating to: health care costs omnibus, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Impact

The bill proposes a comprehensive framework that includes the creation of a Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board. This board is tasked with evaluating drug pricing, establishing upper payment limits for drugs deemed unaffordable, and conducting regular reviews to consider the costs and accessibility of medications for Wisconsin residents. Moreover, the bill mandates transparency and accountability from pharmacy benefit managers, ensuring they disclose profit margins and other relevant information to health plan sponsors. This is expected to enhance consumer protection in the prescription drug market.

Summary

Assembly Bill 62, known as the Health Care Costs Omnibus, aims to address significant issues surrounding the rising costs of prescription drugs, particularly insulin, and to create systems that ensure accessibility for those in need. The bill emphasizes eliminating cost-sharing for prescription drugs under the Medical Assistance program, effectively ensuring that low-income individuals can access necessary medications without financial barriers. Additionally, it establishes a limit on patient copayments for insulin, mandating that they cannot exceed $35 for a one-month supply, a significant reduction in the financial burden for individuals managing diabetes.

Conclusion

Overall, AB62 represents a substantial step toward reforming prescription drug costs in Wisconsin, particularly for insulin-dependent individuals. Its success will depend on effective implementation and collaboration among stakeholders in the healthcare system, including pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and insurers, to create a more equitable and accessible healthcare landscape.

Contention

Some stakeholders have expressed concerns regarding the implications of the bill. While proponents argue it addresses urgent healthcare needs and enhances affordability, critics caution that imposing limits on drug costs could have unintended consequences, possibly affecting the availability of newer medications and the financial viability of pharmaceutical companies. Furthermore, the implementation of a centralized drug repository program and a prescription drug importation initiative may raise compliance and logistical questions, particularly in terms of ensuring the safety and quality of imported medications.

Companion Bills

WI SB50

Crossfiled An Act to repeal 49.45 (18) (ag); to renumber and amend 632.895 (6); to amend 49.45 (18) (ac), 609.83 and 632.895 (6) (title); to create 15.07 (3) (bm) 7., 15.735, 20.145 (1) (a), 20.145 (1) (g) 4., 49.45 (18) (b) 8., 255.056 (2g), 450.085 (3), 601.31 (1) (nv), 601.31 (1) (nw), 601.41 (14), 601.415 (14), 601.56, 601.57, 601.575, subchapter VI of chapter 601 [precedes 601.78], 632.865 (2m), 632.868, 632.869 and 632.895 (6) (b) of the statutes; Relating to: health care costs omnibus, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Previously Filed As

WI SB50

Health care costs omnibus, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)

WI AB104

An act to amend the Budget Act of 2025 (Chapters 4 and 5 of the Statutes of 2025) by amending Items 0540-103-0001, 0690-301-0001, 0977-401, 1700-001-0001, 3125-301-0140, 3125-301-6088, 3540-001-0001, 3790-111-0577, 3825-002-6088, 3970-492, 5180-101-0890, 5180-151-0001, 5180-151-0890, 6100-107-0001, 6440-001-0001, 6610-001-0001, 6870-101-0001, 6870-194-0001, and 7760-101-0001 of, adding Items 3340-490, 5225-493, 5225-494, 6100-492, and 6870-403 to, repealing Item 3125-301-0720 of, Section 2.

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 AB103

An act relating to the Budget Act of 2025.

WI SB0391

Environmental protection: cleanups; cleanup standards; require. Amends secs. 20101, 20107a, 20112a, 20114, 20114b, 20114c, 20114d, 20114e, 20119, 20126, 20126a, 20137 & 20139 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.20101 et seq.); adds secs. 20113a & 20139a & repeals secs. 20114a & 20114g of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.20114a & 324.20114g). TIE BAR WITH: SB 392'25, SB 385'25

WI SB103

Budget Acts of 2022, 2023, and 2024.

WI SB107

Budget Acts of 2023, 2024, and 2025.

WI HB4640

Environmental protection: cleanups; cleanup standards; require. Amends secs. 20101, 20107a, 20112a, 20114, 20114b, 20114c, 20114d, 20114e, 20119, 20126, 20126a, 20137 & 20139 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.20101 et seq.); adds secs. 20113a & 20139a & repeals secs. 20114a & 20114g of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.20114a & 324.20114g). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4638'25, HB 4636'25

WI AB2784

An act to amend Sections 6007, 6026.7, 6046.7, 6049, 6070, 6091.3, 6091.4, 6092.5, 6101, 6102, 6140, 6140.5, and 6141 of, to amend the heading of Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 6055) of Chapter 4 of Division 3 of, to amend and repeal Sections 6031.5 and 6140.02 of, to amend, repeal, and add Section 6141.3 of, to add Section 6008.8 to, to repeal Section 6142 of, and to repeal and add Sections 6056 and 6141.3 Section 6056 of, the Business and Professions Code, relating to attorneys.

WI AB107

Budget Acts of 2023, 2024, and 2025.

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