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Introduced
05/30/2025
05/30/2025
In Committee
10/08/2025
10/08/2025
Crossed Over
10/07/2025
10/07/2025
Passed
12/10/2025
12/10/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/10/2025
12/10/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend 15.405 (7g) of the statutes; relating to: membership on the Board of Nursing.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the composition of the Board of Nursing in Wisconsin by updating its membership requirements. Currently, the board consists of 3 registered nurses, 1 practical nurse, 1 member who is either a registered or practical nurse, and 2 public members. The bill makes several key changes: it replaces the requirement for 5 currently licensed registered nurses with 3 registered nurses, and adds a new requirement for 1 currently licensed advanced practice registered nurse and 1 nurse educator. The bill also stipulates a transition period where two existing registered nurse positions will be replaced by an advanced practice nurse prescriber and a nurse educator after their current terms expire. The changes to the board composition will take effect on September 1, 2026, allowing time for the current board members to complete their terms. The modifications aim to diversify the board's expertise by including more specialized nursing roles, such as advanced practice and education professionals, which could help ensure the board represents a broader range of nursing perspectives and experiences.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Joy Goeben (R)*,
Rick Gundrum (R)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
Shae Sortwell (R)*,
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R),
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor (on 01/08/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab294 |
| Analysis - 2025 Wisconsin Act 74: LC Act Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcactmemos/2025/REG/Act%2074.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/acts/2025/74.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/enrolledbills/2025/REG/AB294.pdf |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2025/REG/AB294.pdf |
| Assembly Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB294-AA1.pdf |
| AB294 ROCP for Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/health_aging_and_long_term_care/1927648.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB294.pdf |
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