Wisconsin 2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin Senate Bill SB684

Introduced
12/2/25  
Refer
12/2/25  
Report Pass
1/22/26  
Refer
1/29/26  
Report Pass
2/3/26  

Caption

An Act to amend 71.05 (6) (a) 15., 71.10 (4) (i), 71.21 (4) (a), 71.21 (6) (d) 3., 71.26 (2) (a) 4., 71.30 (3) (f), 71.34 (1k) (g), 71.365 (4m) (d) 2., 71.45 (2) (a) 10., 71.49 (1) (f), 76.67 (1), 76.67 (2), 646.11 (2), 646.51 (3) (am), 646.51 (4) (a) and 646.51 (7) (b); to create 20.835 (2) (de), 71.07 (12), 71.10 (4) (co), 71.28 (12), 71.30 (3) (dh), 71.47 (12), 71.49 (1) (dh), 76.633, 646.03 (3m), 646.51 (3) (bm) and 646.51 (7) (bm) of the statutes; Relating to: a long-term care insurance assessment and a long-term care insurance assessment tax credit. (FE)

Impact

The introduction of SB684 could significantly impact state laws related to health insurance and taxation. It aims to address the growing need for long-term care services within the community by promoting insurance coverage among residents. Supporters argue that by enabling tax relief for policyholders, the bill will lead to increased access to necessary long-term care, thus alleviating the financial pressures on families and the healthcare system at large. On the contrary, detractors may raise concerns regarding the sustainability of such tax incentives and their potential implications on state revenue.

Summary

SB684 proposes the introduction of a long-term care insurance assessment along with a tax credit aimed at supporting policyholders. The bill seeks to create a financial framework that incentivizes the uptake of long-term care insurance, which is essential for ensuring that individuals have the necessary resources for healthcare services as they age. By establishing this assessment and related tax credit, the bill aims to reduce the financial burden on residents needing long-term care.

Contention

Notable points of contention around SB684 may stem from differing opinions on the efficacy and financial viability of the proposed long-term care insurance assessment and tax credit. Critics may argue that while the bill intends to bolster long-term care insurance enrollment, it does not address the underlying issues of accessibility and affordability of long-term care services themselves. Furthermore, discussions could arise regarding the potential burden on state finances, questioning whether the implementation of tax credits can be adequately offset by the expected revenue from the assessments. Therefore, the bill's effectiveness hinges on balancing support for individuals seeking long-term care while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Companion Bills

WI AB699

Crossfiled An Act to amend 71.05 (6) (a) 15., 71.10 (4) (i), 71.21 (4) (a), 71.21 (6) (d) 3., 71.26 (2) (a) 4., 71.30 (3) (f), 71.34 (1k) (g), 71.365 (4m) (d) 2., 71.45 (2) (a) 10., 71.49 (1) (f), 76.67 (1), 76.67 (2), 646.11 (2), 646.51 (3) (am), 646.51 (4) (a) and 646.51 (7) (b); to create 20.835 (2) (de), 71.07 (12), 71.10 (4) (co), 71.28 (12), 71.30 (3) (dh), 71.47 (12), 71.49 (1) (dh), 76.633, 646.03 (3m), 646.51 (3) (bm) and 646.51 (7) (bm) of the statutes; Relating to: a long-term care insurance assessment and a long-term care insurance assessment tax credit. (FE)

Previously Filed As

WI H4189

DHEC Restructuring

WI HB434

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

WI AB699

A long-term care insurance assessment and a long-term care insurance assessment tax credit. (FE)

WI HB353

Change title used by physician assistants to physician associate

WI HB815

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-4002, 23.1-614, 32.1-122.6:01, 32.1-122.6:02, 32.1-122.7, 32.1-122.7:2, 32.1-122.20, and 54.1-3011.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority; administration of nursing scholarships.

WI H3613

Executive Office of Health Policy

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 HB184

Prescribe limitations on intercollegiate athlete contracts

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 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.

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