WisconsinSB5752025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)SenateWALLET

An Act to amend 949.20 (3) and 949.24 (3) of the statutes; Relating to: sexual assault forensic examination compensation.

Sponsored By: Mark Spreitzer (Democratic), Van Wanggaard (Republican)

Became Law

Sen Bill 575Acquired immunodeficiency syndromeJusticeDepartment ofSex crimes

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

More sexual assault exam costs covered

More health costs from a sexual assault forensic exam are covered. Tests done during the evidence exam that check for or prevent sexually transmitted diseases are covered. HIV prevention medicine given or prescribed during the exam is covered when the examiner believes you could have been exposed. Medicines given or prescribed during the exam to prevent or treat sexually transmitted diseases are covered. Processing or administrative costs, attorney fees, and other expenses are not covered.

New medical record rules for exam awards

When you apply for an award for a sexual assault exam, you must submit medical reports from the doctor, physician assistant, or nurse who treated or examined you. The reports must relate to the evidence exam, STD testing or prevention, HIV prevention medicine, or medicines to prevent or treat an STD from that visit. Do not send other medical records. Only send records for the specific exam, test, treatment, prophylaxis, or medicine you want covered.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Mark Spreitzer

    Democratic • Senate

  • Van Wanggaard

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Elijah Behnke

    Republican • House

  • Barbara Dittrich

    Republican • House

  • Russell Goodwin

    Democratic • House

  • Rick Gundrum

    Republican • House

  • Jenna Jacobson

    Democratic • House

  • Tara Johnson

    Democratic • House

  • Joel Kitchens

    Republican • House

  • Maureen McCarville

    Democratic • House

  • Paul Melotik

    Republican • House

  • Vincent Miresse

    Democratic • House

  • Todd Novak

    Republican • House

  • Sylvia Ortiz-Velez

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Palmeri

    Democratic • House

  • Jim Piwowarczyk

    Republican • House

  • Melissa Ratcliff

    Democratic • Senate

  • Christine Sinicki

    Democratic • House

  • Patrick Snyder

    Republican • House

  • Angela Stroud

    Democratic • House

  • Shelia Stubbs

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Subeck

    Democratic • House

  • Robyn Vining

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Published 4-10-2026

    4/9/2026Senate
  2. Report approved by the Governor on 4-9-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 243

    4/9/2026Senate
  3. Presented to the Governor on 4-2-2026

    4/2/2026Senate
  4. Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor

    3/19/2026Senate
  5. Report correctly enrolled

    2/20/2026Senate
  6. Received from Assembly concurred in

    2/13/2026Senate
  7. Ordered immediately messaged

    2/12/2026House
  8. Read a third time and concurred in

    2/12/2026House
  9. Rules suspended

    2/12/2026House
  10. Ordered to a third reading

    2/12/2026House
  11. Read a second time

    2/12/2026House
  12. Rules suspended to withdraw from Senate message and take up

    2/12/2026House
  13. Representative Miresse added as a cosponsor

    2/11/2026House
  14. Placed on calendar 2-12-2026 by Committee on Rules

    2/10/2026House
  15. Representative Johnson added as a cosponsor

    2/9/2026House
  16. Read first time and referred to committee on Rules

    2/9/2026House
  17. Received from Senate

    1/22/2026House
  18. Ordered immediately messaged

    1/21/2026Senate
  19. Read a third time and passed

    1/21/2026Senate
  20. Rules suspended to give bill its third reading

    1/21/2026Senate
  21. Ordered to a third reading

    1/21/2026Senate
  22. Read a second time

    1/21/2026Senate
  23. Senators Roys and Dassler-Alfheim added as coauthors

    1/21/2026Senate
  24. Placed on calendar 1-21-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)

    1/16/2026Senate
  25. Available for scheduling

    1/12/2026Senate

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