Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 257: Relating to: advanced practice registered nurses, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Enacted Last action September 9, 2025: Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor

Plain-language summary

AB 257 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on May 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: advanced practice registered nurses, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE). Primary sponsor: Tony Kurtz (Republican), Lisa Subeck (Democratic), Jessie Rodriguez (Republican), Deb Andraca (Democratic), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Brienne Brown (Democratic), Angelina Cruz (Democratic), Ben DeSmidt (Democratic), Jodi Emerson (Democratic), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Alex Joers (Democratic), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (Democratic), Priscilla Prado (Democratic), John Spiros (Republican), Shelia Stubbs (Democratic), Ron Tusler (Republican), Randy Udell (Democratic), Chuck Wichgers (Republican). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 9, 2025): Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tony Kurtz (Republican); Lisa Subeck (Democratic); Jessie Rodriguez (Republican); Deb Andraca (Democratic); and 18 more. 13 co-sponsors.