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)
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15 · Republican 24
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Novak | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Travis Tranel | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Scott Allen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Dave Armstrong | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Rob Brooks | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Calvin Callahan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Joan Fitzgerald | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Brent Jacobson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Alex Joers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Karen Kirsch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Joel Kitchens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Dan Knodl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Rob Kreibich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Maureen McCarville | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Vinnie Miresse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Jeff Mursau | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Jerry O'Connor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Shae Sortwell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Paul Tittl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Chuck Wichgers | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Duke Tucker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Rachael Cabral-Guevara | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Kristin Dassler-Alfheim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Dora Drake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Mary Felzkowski | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Jesse James | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| LaTonya Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Sarah Keyeski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Chris Larson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Howard Marklein | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Steve Nass | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Brad Pfaff | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Romaine Quinn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Melissa Ratcliff | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Kelda Roys | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Jodi Habush Sinykin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Mark Spreitzer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Van Wanggaard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Eric Wimberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
- Representative Bare added as a coauthor
- Representative Franklin added as a coauthor
- Representatives Stubbs and Hysell added as coauthors
- Public hearing held
- Assembly Amendment 1 offered by Representative Novak
- Representative Andraca added as a coauthor
- Senator Carpenter added as a cosponsor
- Representative Cruz added as a coauthor
- Representative Donovan added as a coauthor
- Representative Sinicki added as a coauthor
- Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor
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