Wisconsin Senate Bill SB534

Wisconsin 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 10/15/25
• Refer: 10/15/25
• Report Pass: 2/5/26
• 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 introduction of SB534 represents a significant shift in the state’s approach to cannabis regulation. By allowing licensed growers, processors, laboratories, and dispensaries to operate within a structured system, the bill seeks to control the market and enhance public safety. The bill also extends protection against discrimination based on lawful cannabis use, including provisions that prohibit political subdivisions from imposing additional regulations over cannabis dispensaries or growers. Additionally, it includes exemptions from sales taxes for medical cannabis purchases made by registered patients.

Summary

Senate Bill 534 establishes a comprehensive framework for the regulation of medical cannabis in the state. The bill authorizes the possession and use of medical cannabis products by individuals who register under a new system. A key aspect of this bill is the creation of the Office of Medical Cannabis Regulation, which will oversee the dispensing and management of medical cannabis products and maintain a registry of qualifying patients and their caregivers. Registered patients can legally obtain medical cannabis products from licensed dispensaries while ensuring that all transactions are properly tracked from seed to sale.

Contention

Despite the intended benefits, there are points of contention surrounding SB534. Critics may raise concerns about the potential for increased access to cannabis, particularly among youth, and the challenges of ensuring compliance among dispensaries and growers. Questions have also arisen regarding the effectiveness of the oversight mechanisms put in place by the new Office of Medical Cannabis Regulation, particularly about its ability to adequately track and regulate cannabis products and maintain the integrity of the patient registry.