Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 649: Relating to: banning the use of genetic software from foreign adversaries in medical and research facilities, the storage of any human genome sequencing data within the borders of a foreign adversary, and providing a penalty. (FE)

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

Plain-language summary

SB 649 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on November 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: banning the use of genetic software from foreign adversaries in medical and research facilities, the storage of any human genome sequencing data within the borders of a foreign adversary, and providing a penalty. (FE). Primary sponsor: Patrick Testin (Republican), André Jacque (Republican), Steve Nass (Republican), Cory Tomczyk (Republican). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Patrick Testin (Republican); André Jacque (Republican); Steve Nass (Republican); Cory Tomczyk (Republican). 13 co-sponsors.