Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 43: Relating to: permitting pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Passed one chamber Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

AB 43 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on February 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: permitting pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE). Primary sponsor: Joel Kitchens (Republican), Jessie Rodriguez (Republican), Ben Franklin (Republican), Cindi Duchow (Republican), Todd Novak (Republican), Pat Snyder (Republican), Shannon Zimmerman (Republican), Tyler August (Republican), Mike Bare (Democratic), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Francesca Hong (Democratic), Andrew Hysell (Democratic), Jenna Jacobson (Democratic), Scott Krug (Republican), Vinnie Miresse (Democratic), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Amanda Nedweski (Republican), Greta Neubauer (Democratic), Christian Phelps (Democratic), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Joe Sheehan (Democratic), John Spiros (Republican), Angela Stroud (Democratic), Lisa Subeck (Democratic), Karen Kirsch (Democratic), Christine Sinicki (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joel Kitchens (Republican); Jessie Rodriguez (Republican); Ben Franklin (Republican); Cindi Duchow (Republican); and 22 more. 3 co-sponsors.