An Act to repeal 255.056 (7); to renumber and amend 255.056 (3) (c) and 255.056 (3) (d); to amend 255.056 (1) (bg), 255.056 (1) (br), 255.056 (1) (e), 255.056 (2), 255.056 (2m) (intro.), 255.056 (2m) (b), 255.056 (3) (intro.), (a) and (b), 255.056 (4), 255.056 (5), 255.056 (6) (b) and 255.056 (6) (c); to repeal and recreate 255.056 (1) (d) and 255.056 (1) (f); to create 255.056 (1) (bd), 255.056 (1) (bm), 255.056 (1) (br), 255.056 (1) (gc) and (gm), 255.056 (1) (m), 255.056 (2g) (b), 255.056 (2h) (b) and (c), 255.056 (3) (bm), 255.056 (3m) and 255.056 (8) to (20) of the statutes; Relating to: the drug repository program.
Sponsored By: David Armstrong (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Ben DeSmidt (Democratic), Steve Doyle (Democratic), Joan Fitzgerald (Democratic), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Alex Joers (Democratic), Maureen McCarville (Democratic), Paul Melotik (Republican), David Murphy (Republican), Jeffrey Mursau (Republican), Greta Neubauer (Democratic), Todd Novak (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (Democratic), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Patrick Snyder (Republican), Lisa Subeck (Democratic), Sequanna Taylor (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Who can get donated medicines
The law creates and maintains a state drug donation program. You are eligible if you are indigent, uninsured, underinsured, or in a public health benefits program. If no one in those groups needs a donated drug, others may receive it. The program accepts prescription and over‑the‑counter drugs at medical facilities or pharmacies that choose to take part.
Who can donate or dispense medicines
Many people and organizations can donate, including individuals, pharmacies, hospitals, wholesalers, manufacturers, VA hospitals, and government agencies. Licensed recipients include pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, wholesalers, distributors, reverse distributors, repackagers, and prescriber offices. Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, optometrists, and other licensed professionals may give or dispense the drugs. Pharmacies and pharmacists licensed in Wisconsin or in their home state may take part, and donations can be moved to other participating facilities or to other states’ programs.
Handling fees on donated drugs
When you receive a donated drug or supply, the provider may charge a handling fee. For eligible patients, the fee cannot be higher than the cap the department sets by rule. If the provider is for‑profit, it may charge up to its cost to provide the item, including shipping, labor, storage, licensing, and similar costs. The exact dollar limits come from the department’s rules and the provider’s documented costs.
Safety rules for donated drugs
Donated items must meet safety steps, and they can be accepted and dispensed only when the law’s conditions are met. Items must be in tamper‑evident packaging. Recipients may repackage under program rules and may restock the same drug name and strength a patient already uses. Drugs the FDA limits under certain safety programs that forbid transfers are not allowed in the program.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
David Armstrong
Republican • House
Elijah Behnke
Republican • House
Ben DeSmidt
Democratic • House
Steve Doyle
Democratic • House
Joan Fitzgerald
Democratic • House
Rick Gundrum
Republican • House
Alex Joers
Democratic • House
Maureen McCarville
Democratic • House
Paul Melotik
Republican • House
David Murphy
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
Greta Neubauer
Democratic • House
Todd Novak
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez
Democratic • House
Christine Sinicki
Democratic • House
Patrick Snyder
Republican • House
Lisa Subeck
Democratic • House
Sequanna Taylor
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Rachael Cabral-Guevara
Republican • Senate
Tara Johnson
Democratic • House
Darrin Madison
Democratic • House
Lori Palmeri
Democratic • House
Ann Roe
Democratic • House
Kelda Roys
Democratic • Senate
Mark Spreitzer
Democratic • Senate
Shelia Stubbs
Democratic • House
Randy Udell
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Published 4-9-2026
4/9/2026HouseReport approved by the Governor on 4-8-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 231
4/9/2026HousePresented to the Governor on 4-2-2026
4/2/2026HouseReport correctly enrolled on 3-20-2026
3/20/2026HouseReceived 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 Ratcliff, Smith and Drake 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
3/16/2026SenateRepresentative Roe added as a coauthor
3/12/2026SenateAvailable for scheduling
2/20/2026SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Senate Organization
2/20/2026SenateReceived from Assembly
2/19/2026SenateOrdered immediately messaged
2/18/2026HouseRead a third time and passed
2/18/2026HouseRules suspended
2/18/2026HouseOrdered to a third reading
2/18/2026HouseAssembly Substitute Amendment 2 adopted
2/18/2026HouseAssembly Substitute Amendment 2 offered by Representative Snyder
2/18/2026HouseRead a second time
2/18/2026HouseAssembly Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Representative Neubauer
2/18/2026House
Bill Text
Assembly Substitute Amendment 2
2/18/2026
Bill Text
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