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WI SB410
WI SB410Grants for falls prevention awareness and initiatives and making an appropriation. (FE)
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Introduced
09/04/2025
09/04/2025
In Committee
09/04/2025
09/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill directs the Department of Health Services to award a grant in the amount of $450,000 in both fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging for the purpose of statewide falls prevention awareness and initiatives and appropriates $450,000 in both fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 for that purpose. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to provide a grant of $450,000 in each of the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging specifically for statewide falls prevention awareness and initiatives. Falls prevention is an important public health effort aimed at reducing injuries among older adults, who are at higher risk of serious health complications from falls. The bill includes fiscal provisions to increase the department's appropriation by $450,000 in both fiscal years to fund these grants. By targeting the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging, the bill seeks to support a specialized organization with expertise in addressing health challenges facing older populations, with a particular focus on preventing falls, which can lead to significant medical complications, reduced quality of life, and increased healthcare costs for seniors.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (23)
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Dan Feyen (R)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
André Jacque (R)*,
Sarah Keyeski (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Bob Wirch (D)*,
David Armstrong (R),
Elijah Behnke (R),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Robert Donovan (R),
Joy Goeben (R),
Russell Goodwin (D),
Rick Gundrum (R),
Tara Johnson (D),
Rob Kreibich (R),
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Jessie Rodriguez (R),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Last Action
Representative Vining added as a cosponsor (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb410 |
| Fiscal Note - SB410: Fiscal Estimate From DHS | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb410/sb410_dhs.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB410.pdf |
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