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Introduced
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
In Committee
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Crossed Over
06/24/2025
06/24/2025
Passed
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT to renumber 457.25 (1); to amend 46.90 (4) (ab) 4., 48.56 (2), 48.561 (2), 49.45 (30j) (a) 1., 51.03 (6) (a), 55.043 (1m) (a) 4., 146.81 (1) (hg), 146.89 (1) (r) 6., 146.89 (1) (r) 7., 146.997 (1) (d) 11., 252.14 (1) (ar) 7., 252.15 (1) (er), 253.10 (2) (f), 303.08 (1) (f), 440.03 (13) (b) (intro.), 440.15, 446.01 (1v) (m), 450.10 (3) (a) 10., 457.01 (1c), 457.01 (1r), 457.01 (10), 457.02 (5) and (5m), 457.03 (2), 457.033, 457.035 (2), 457.04 (1), 457.04 (2), 457.04 (4), 457.04 (7), 457.09 (4) (b) 1., 457.09 (4) (b) 2., 457.24 (1), 457.26 (2) (intro.) and 905.04 (1) (g); to repeal and recreate 632.89 (1) (dm); to create 14.898, 440.03 (11m) (c) 2v., 440.03 (13) (c) 1. id., 457.01 (5g), 457.01 (5j), 457.01 (12), 457.08 (4m), 457.25 (1g) and subchapter III of chapter 457 [precedes 457.70] of the statutes; relating to: ratification of the Social Work Licensure Compact.
AI Summary
This bill ratifies the Social Work Licensure Compact, which establishes a commission to facilitate the interstate practice of social workers by allowing them to practice in multiple states with a single multistate license, thereby improving public access to services and reducing duplicative licensing requirements. The bill amends various statutes to align existing definitions and regulations with the compact, including defining terms like "multistate authorization to practice" and "multistate license," and establishing procedures for granting, renewing, and taking disciplinary actions related to these multistate licenses. It also creates new sections to outline the purpose, definitions, and operational framework of the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission, which will oversee the compact's implementation and ensure member states adhere to its provisions.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (39)
Clint Anderson (D)*,
Mike Bare (D)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Steve Doyle (D)*,
Jodene Emerson (D)*,
Benjamin Franklin (R)*,
Chanz Green (R)*,
Rick Gundrum (R)*,
Jenna Jacobson (D)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Tara Johnson (D)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Paul Melotik (R)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Todd Novak (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
Christian Phelps (D)*,
Ann Roe (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Pat Snyder (R)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Paul Tittl (R)*,
Randy Udell (D)*,
Nancy VanderMeer (R)*,
Robyn Vining (D)*,
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R),
Tim Carpenter (D),
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D),
Dora Drake (D),
Jesse James (R),
Sarah Keyeski (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Brad Pfaff (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Rob Stafsholt (R),
Jamie Wall (D),
Last Action
Report correctly enrolled on 2-26-2026 (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab80 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/enrolledbills/2025/REG/AB80.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - AB80: Fiscal Estimate From DSPS | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab80/ab80_dsps.pdf |
| AB80 ROCP for Committee on Children and Families | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/children_and_families/1920218.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB80.pdf |
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