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WI AB1001
WI AB1001Funding for grants for community emergency medical services and falls prevention initiatives and making an appropriation. (FE)
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill appropriates $600,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 to the Department of Health Services for grants for emergency medical services programs to employ a community paramedic or community emergency medical services practitioner, as provided in other legislation. In addition, the bill appropriates $200,000 in each of fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to DHS for grants to the Wisconsin Institute of Healthy Aging, as provided in the other legislation. If the other legislation is not enacted into law during the 2025 legislative session, the appropriation of the money is void. For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates funds for community emergency medical services and falls prevention initiatives, with the funding contingent on the enactment of other related legislation. Specifically, it allocates $600,000 for the fiscal year 2025-26 to the Department of Health Services (DHS) for grants to emergency medical services programs, enabling them to hire a community paramedic or community emergency medical services practitioner, roles designed to provide enhanced local healthcare support. Additionally, it provides $200,000 annually for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to DHS for grants to the Wisconsin Institute of Healthy Aging, which focuses on falls prevention initiatives. If the referenced companion legislation is not passed, these appropriations will become void.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Fiscal estimate received (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab1001 |
| Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB1001-ASA1.pdf |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2025/REG/AB1001.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - AB1001: Fiscal Estimate From DHS | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab1001/ab1001_dhs.pdf |
| Assembly Substitute Amendment 2 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB1001-ASA2.pdf |
| AB1001 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/1970957.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB1001.pdf |
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