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WisconsinAB1312025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)HouseWALLET
An Act to renumber 281.58 (8e); to amend 281.61 (6) and 281.75 (7) (c) 2. a.; to create 66.0811 (4), 196.49 (7), 281.58 (8e) (bm), 281.75 (5m), 292.11 (9) (g), 292.315, 292.32 and 292.34 of the statutes; Relating to: programs and requirements to address PFAS.
Sponsored By: David Armstrong (Republican), Brent Jacobson (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Benjamin Franklin (Republican), Chanz Green (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Daniel Knodl (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Jeffrey Mursau (Republican), Todd Novak (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), John Spiros (Republican), David Steffen (Republican), Rob Swearingen (Republican), Duke Tucker (Republican), Ron Tusler (Republican)
Became Law
Administrative rules -- RevisionsAirportEnvironmental protectionFire departmentHygiene laboratoryLandMunicipality -- FinanceNatural ResourcesDepartment of -- Environmental protectionPublic Service CommissionPublic employeeReportsSolid waste managementStudiesUniversity of Wisconsin -- RegentsWater -- PollutionWater supplyWaterworksWells
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
More help for PFAS-contaminated private wells
The law provides state help if your private well has PFAS (perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances). You qualify when at least one lab-certified water test is above a listed state, federal, or health advisory PFAS level. The state pays based on income: 100% below your county median; 80% at 100–199%; 60% at 200–299%; 25% at 300% or more. You do not owe a copayment. Covered items include a filtration device and up to two replacement filters. You may also get help to add a treatment system if your well meets construction rules and the PFAS level is no more than twice the standard. Payments are capped at $30,000 to build or rebuild a well, $16,000 to connect to a private supply, $30,000 to connect to a public system, $10,000 for a treatment system, and $16,000 to abandon a well.
Faster, cheaper PFAS fixes for utilities
A municipal utility or sewer district can pay up to half of a customer’s PFAS pretreatment or source‑reduction costs. This is allowed only if that is cheaper than plant upgrades and the governing body approves. The Public Service Commission cannot penalize a water utility for starting an emergency PFAS project costing $2,000,000 or less if the PFAS problem was newly found, the utility notifies the commission, and it files the application within 30 days. The state also changes Safe Drinking Water loan rankings to favor projects that fix the biggest health risks and to speed key disinfection upgrades, including for small or disadvantaged areas.
New state funds to fight PFAS
The state creates ongoing funding to find, clean up, and prevent PFAS contamination. It sets up continuing grants for towns and cities to address PFAS. It also funds grants for airports and some industrial sites to do PFAS cleanup work. Dollar amounts come from the law’s budget schedule.
PFAS aid for schools and small systems
Owners or operators of noncommunity water systems can apply for PFAS grants. Schools and child-care providers not on municipal water can apply too, including public, private, and tribal schools and licensed or certified child care. The state pays 60% of costs for most noncommunity systems, 100% for nonprofit-owned systems, and 100% for schools and child care. Recipients must follow private well rules under state law. A noncommunity system serves at least 25 of the same people for over six months, or 25 or more transient people for 60 days a year.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
David Armstrong
Republican • House
Brent Jacobson
Republican • House
Elijah Behnke
Republican • House
Benjamin Franklin
Republican • House
Chanz Green
Republican • House
Rick Gundrum
Republican • House
Daniel Knodl
Republican • House
Dave Maxey
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
Todd Novak
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
John Spiros
Republican • House
David Steffen
Republican • House
Rob Swearingen
Republican • House
Duke Tucker
Republican • House
Ron Tusler
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Rachael Cabral-Guevara
Republican • Senate
Mary Felzkowski
Republican • Senate
Joel Kitchens
Republican • House
Steve Nass
Republican • Senate
Greta Neubauer
Democratic • House
Lori Palmeri
Democratic • House
Mark Spreitzer
Democratic • Senate
Cory Tomczyk
Republican • Senate
Eric Wimberger
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/19/2026
Read a third time and passed, Ayes 93, Noes 0
Yes: 93 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Published 4-7-2026
4/6/2026HouseReport approved by the Governor on 4-6-2026. 2026 Wisconsin Act 201
4/6/2026HouseRepresentative Palmeri added as a coauthor
4/3/2026HousePresented to the Governor on 4-2-2026
4/2/2026HouseReport correctly enrolled on 3-27-2026
3/27/2026HouseLRB correction (Assembly Substitute Amendment 2)
3/27/2026HouseRepresentative Neubauer added as a coauthor
3/19/2026HouseSenator Spreitzer added as a cosponsor
3/19/2026HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
3/18/2026HouseOrdered immediately messaged
3/17/2026SenateRead a third time and concurred in
3/17/2026SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
3/17/2026SenateOrdered to a third reading
3/17/2026SenateRead a second time
3/17/2026SenateSenators Dassler-Alfheim, Carpenter and Smith added as cosponsors
3/17/2026SenatePlaced on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
3/16/2026SenatePublic hearing requirement waived by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 18 (1m), Ayes 3, Noes 2
3/16/2026SenateAvailable for scheduling
3/11/2026SenateReport concurrence recommended by Joint Committee on Finance, Ayes 12, Noes 0
3/11/2026SenateExecutive action taken
3/11/2026SenateWithdrawn from committee on Senate Organization and rereferred to joint committee on Finance pursuant to Senate Rule 46(2)(c)
3/10/2026SenateAvailable for scheduling
3/6/2026SenateReport concurrence recommended by Committee on Natural Resources, Veteran and Military Affairs, Ayes 5, Noes 0
3/6/2026SenateExecutive action taken
3/5/2026SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Natural Resources, Veteran and Military Affairs
2/27/2026Senate
Bill Text
Assembly Substitute Amendment 2
2/19/2026
Bill Text
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