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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill increases the current law limit on noneconomic damages for injuries resulting from medical malpractice by establishing a limit of $3,000,000 on noneconomic damages for each occurrence of medical malpractice. Under current law, for each occurrence on or after April 6, 2006, the total noneconomic damages recoverable for bodily injury (including any action or proceeding based on contribution or indemnification and any action for a claim by a person other than the injured person for noneconomic damages recoverable for bodily injury) is limited to no more than $750,000 from all health care providers and all employees of health care providers acting within the scope of their employment and providing health care services who are found negligent and from the injured patients and families compensation fund. The bill changes that limit to $3,000,000 for cases involving acts or omissions occurring after the bill goes into effect.
AI Summary
This bill increases the maximum amount of money that can be awarded for "noneconomic damages" in medical malpractice cases in Wisconsin. Noneconomic damages are intended to compensate for non-monetary losses like pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life, as opposed to economic damages which cover things like medical bills and lost wages. Currently, the total limit for these types of damages from all responsible parties, including healthcare providers, their employees, and a compensation fund, is $750,000 for incidents occurring on or after April 6, 2006. This bill, for acts of medical malpractice occurring on or after its effective date, raises that limit to $3,000,000 per incident, aiming to balance fair compensation for victims with the goal of maintaining affordable and accessible healthcare.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Brienne Brown (D)*,
Ryan Clancy (D)*,
Russell Goodwin (D)*,
Karen Kirsch (D)*,
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Sequanna Taylor (D)*,
Julian Bradley (R),
Dora Drake (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Last Action
Senator Bradley withdrawn as a cosponsor (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab1011 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB1011.pdf |
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