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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
04/09/2026
04/09/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/09/2026
04/09/2026
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 framework for social workers to practice across state lines more easily. It creates a Social Work Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the compact and makes numerous amendments to existing statutes to align them with the compact's provisions. Key changes include redefining terms like "social worker," "advanced practice social worker," and "clinical social worker" to include those practicing under a multistate authorization granted by the compact, and allowing for multistate licenses in clinical, master's, and bachelor's categories. The bill also updates references to social work certifications and licenses to reflect the new multistate licensing system and ensures that existing laws regarding professional conduct, investigations, and data sharing are compatible with the compact's operations. Essentially, this legislation aims to improve public access to social work services by streamlining licensure across participating states while maintaining regulatory authority and public safety standards.
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
Published 4-9-2026 (on 04/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab80 |
| Analysis - 2025 Wisconsin Act 232: LC Act Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcactmemos/2025/REG/Act%20232.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/acts/2025/232.pdf |
| 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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