Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
AB 988: Relating to: video recording of surgical procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (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 988 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: video recording of surgical procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty. (FE). Primary sponsor: Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Karen Kirsch (Democratic), Shelia Stubbs (Democratic), Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (Democratic). 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): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Sinicki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Karen Kirsch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Shelia Stubbs | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Sylvia Ortiz-Velez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Melissa Ratcliff | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“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
- Read first time and referred to Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care
- Introduced by Representatives Sinicki, Kirsch, Stubbs and Ortiz-Velez; cosponsored by Senator Ratcliff