Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 820: Relating to: the practice of audiology, licensure of audiologists, the composition of the Hearing and Speech Examining Board, and repealing an administrative rule related to the practical examination of audiologists. (FE)

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

Plain-language summary

AB 820 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: the practice of audiology, licensure of audiologists, the composition of the Hearing and Speech Examining Board, and repealing an administrative rule related to the practical examination of audiologists. (FE). Primary sponsor: Cindi Duchow (Republican), Lisa Subeck (Democratic), Jill Billings (Democratic), Ben DeSmidt (Democratic), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Bob Donovan (Republican), Steve Doyle (Democratic), Joy Goeben (Republican), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Karen Kirsch (Democratic), Dan Knodl (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Lori Palmeri (Democratic), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Shelia Stubbs (Democratic), Randy Udell (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Cindi Duchow (Republican); Lisa Subeck (Democratic); Jill Billings (Democratic); Ben DeSmidt (Democratic); and 12 more. 2 co-sponsors.