Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 173: Relating to: regulation of pharmacy benefit managers, fiduciary and disclosure requirements on pharmacy benefit managers, and application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements. (FE)

Did not advance Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

AB 173 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on April 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: regulation of pharmacy benefit managers, fiduciary and disclosure requirements on pharmacy benefit managers, and application of prescription drug payments to health insurance cost-sharing requirements. (FE). Primary sponsor: Todd Novak (Republican), Travis Tranel (Republican), Scott Allen (Republican), Dave Armstrong (Republican), Rob Brooks (Republican), Calvin Callahan (Republican), Joan Fitzgerald (Democratic), Brent Jacobson (Republican), Alex Joers (Democratic), Karen Kirsch (Democratic), Joel Kitchens (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Maureen McCarville (Democratic), Vinnie Miresse (Democratic), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Shae Sortwell (Republican), Paul Tittl (Republican), Chuck Wichgers (Republican), Duke Tucker (Republican). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Todd Novak (Republican); Travis Tranel (Republican); Scott Allen (Republican); Dave Armstrong (Republican); and 17 more. 18 co-sponsors.