Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 646: Relating to: reports on the competency of involuntarily committed individuals to refuse medication or treatment based upon an examination by an advanced practice registered nurse.
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 646 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on November 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: reports on the competency of involuntarily committed individuals to refuse medication or treatment based upon an examination by an advanced practice registered nurse. Primary sponsor: Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican). It lists 5 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): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachael Cabral-Guevara | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Scott Allen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Elijah Behnke | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Barbara Dittrich | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Dan Knodl | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Paul Melotik | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
“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
- Senator Roys added as a coauthor
- Available for scheduling
- Report passage as amended recommended by Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families, Ayes 5, Noes 0
- Report adoption of Senate Amendment 1 recommended by Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families, Ayes 5, Noes 0
- Executive action taken
- Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Cabral-Guevara
- Public hearing held
- Senator Keyeski added as a coauthor
- Read first time and referred to Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families
- Introduced by Senator Cabral-Guevara; cosponsored by Representatives Dittrich, Allen, Behnke, Knodl and Melotik