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WI SB552
WI SB552Funding for the birth defect prevention and monitoring system and making an appropriation. (FE)
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Introduced
10/17/2025
10/17/2025
In Committee
10/17/2025
10/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, the Department of Health Services administers a birth defect prevention and surveillance system under which DHS collects and maintains information related to diagnoses of birth defects in children under the age of two. This bill increases the number of authorized DHS positions by 3.3 positions, funded from program revenue, for the purpose of maintaining the birth defect prevention and surveillance system. In addition, under current law, DHS must allocate $95,000 annually for the birth defect prevention and surveillance system. The bill directs DHS to allocate $500,000 annually for the system and provides funding 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 increases funding and staffing for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services' (DHS) birth defect prevention and surveillance system. Specifically, the bill raises the annual allocation for the system from $95,000 to $500,000, a significant increase of $405,000 per fiscal year. Additionally, the bill authorizes an increase of 3.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, funded through program revenue, to support the maintenance of the system. The birth defect prevention and surveillance system collects and maintains information about diagnoses of birth defects in children under two years old. By providing more funding and staff, the bill aims to enhance the state's ability to monitor, track, and potentially prevent birth defects, which can help improve child health outcomes and provide valuable data for medical research and public health planning.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (19)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Sarah Keyeski (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Jamie Wall (D)*,
Deb Andraca (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Tara Johnson (D),
Renuka Mayadev (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Pricilla Prado (D),
Ann Roe (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Angela Stroud (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb552 |
| Fiscal Note - SB552: Fiscal Estimate From DHS | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb552/sb552_dhs.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB552.pdf |
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