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SB 897·WI·senate

Relating to: threats to health care providers and providing a penalty.

Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 27, 2026
Sponsor: Marklein
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Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Jan 27, 2026

Summary

The bill renumbers and revises the existing threat statute to specifically cover current or former health‑care providers, staff, and their family members when a threat is made in response to actions at a health‑care facility or by a provider acting in an official capacity. It also adds clear definitions for “health‑care facility” and “health‑care provider.” The changes are intended to strengthen legal protection for health‑care personnel.

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