Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
AB 865: Relating to: the use of live animals in medical training and providing a penalty.
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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 865 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: the use of live animals in medical training and providing a penalty. Primary sponsor: Gus Gustafson (Republican), Joy Goeben (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Dave Armstrong (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gus Gustafson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Joy Goeben | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Barbara Dittrich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Dave Armstrong | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Rachael Cabral-Guevara | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
“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 Sinicki added as a coauthor
- Representative Subeck added as a coauthor
- Read first time and referred to Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care
- Introduced by Representatives Gustafson, Goeben, Dittrich and Armstrong; cosponsored by Senator Cabral-Guevara