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WI AB1111
WI AB1111A public health campaign for prevention of tobacco and electronic cigarette use, grants to organizations working on youth vaping and cessation services, and making an appropriation. (FE)
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Introduced
03/13/2026
03/13/2026
In Committee
03/13/2026
03/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides funding to the Department of Health Services to develop and carry out a public health campaign aimed at the prevention of initiation of tobacco and electronic cigarette use. The bill also provides funding to DHS to distribute grants to local and regional organizations working on youth vaping and providing cessation services. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill establishes funding for the Department of Health Services (DHS) to create and implement a public health campaign focused on preventing young people from starting to use tobacco and electronic cigarettes, also known as vaping. Additionally, DHS will use these funds to provide grants to local and regional organizations that are working to address youth vaping and offer services to help individuals quit using these products. The bill also updates reporting requirements for these programs, extending them to 2027 and requiring annual evaluations of their success, including the number and purpose of grants awarded. A specific appropriation of $2,000,000 for the 2026-27 fiscal year is allocated for these initiatives.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Margaret Arney (D)*,
Jill Billings (D)*,
Jodene Emerson (D)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)*,
Joe Sheehan (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Tim Carpenter (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab1111 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB1111.pdf |
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