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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, the Pharmacy Examining Board, which licenses pharmacists, pharmacies, and other entities involved in the supply chain for prescription drugs and registers pharmacy technicians, consists of seven members, including five pharmacists and two public members. This bill adds two registered pharmacy technicians to the membership of the board.
AI Summary
This bill expands the membership of the Pharmacy Examining Board, which is responsible for licensing pharmacists and pharmacies, by adding two registered pharmacy technicians. Currently, the board consists of seven members: five licensed pharmacists and two public members. This legislation will increase the board's size to nine members, ensuring representation from pharmacy technicians, who are individuals registered to assist pharmacists in dispensing medications. The bill also outlines the initial staggered terms for these new technician members, with one serving until July 1, 2028, and the other until July 1, 2030, to ensure continuity.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Received from Assembly amended and concurred in as amended, Assembly Substitute Amendment 2 adopted (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb898 |
| Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/SB898-ASA1.pdf |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2025/REG/SB898.pdf |
| Assembly Substitute Amendment 2 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/SB898-ASA2.pdf |
| SB898 ROCP for Committee on Health On 2/3/2026 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/health/1970047.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB898.pdf |
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