2021 Subject Index to Legislation

COVID-19 vaccine distribution: DHS to prioritize individuals over age 60; defining essential frontline workers; certain pharmacies to administer vaccines at assisted living facilities; DHS required to submit plan to the legislature on vaccinating the general public - AB5

COVID-19 vaccines and tests administered by pharmacies: DHS to ensure MA coverage - SB133

COVID-19 vaccines and tests administered by pharmacists: DHS to ensure MA coverage [A.Amdt.1: “pharmacist” changed to “pharmacy”; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB1

Dentist authority to administer vaccines expanded; training and Wisconsin Immunization Registry provisions - AB585

Dentists authorized to administer flu and COVID-19 vaccines - AB124

Dentists authorized to administer flu and COVID-19 vaccines [removed by S.Sub.Amdt.1 and restored by A.Amdt.1 to S.Sub.Amdt.1] - AB1

Dentists authorized to administer flu and COVID-19 vaccines - SB13

DHS funding for COVID-19 for community testing, contact tracing, vaccinations, and public awareness - AB31

Discrimination against client or customer based on vaccination status prohibited - AB303

Discrimination against client or customer based on vaccination status prohibited - SB337

Discrimination based on vaccination status prohibited - AB309

Discrimination based on vaccination status prohibited - SB336

Discrimination by governmental entity against person’s COVID-19 vaccination status prohibited - AB316

Discrimination by governmental entity against person’s COVID-19 vaccination status prohibited - SB342

Hospitals providing nursing-facility-level custodial care and outpatient services: DHS to provide reimbursement or supplemental payment under MA; expiration provision [A.Amdt.1: outpatient service “reimbursement” changed to “payment”; S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions; S.Amdt.2 to S.Sub.Amdt.1: does not apply to reimbursement for administration of COVID-19 vaccine] - AB1

Immunization-related mail: government entities, schools, health care providers, and childcare centers required to ensure mail is sealed and no information is visible on the outside - AB132

Immunization-related mail: government entities, schools, health care providers, and childcare centers required to ensure mail is sealed and no information is visible on the outside - SB150

Natural COVID-19 immunity in lieu of vaccination or testing as condition of continued employment: employer required to accept, documentation provision [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, discrimination provision added] - AB675

Natural COVID-19 immunity in lieu of vaccination or testing as condition of continued employment: employer required to accept, documentation provision - SB662

Pharmacy students authorized to administer vaccines under supervision [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions; A.Amdt.1 to S.Sub.Amdt.1: provisions modified] - AB1

Pharmacy technicians authorized to administer vaccines; any health care provider authorized to administer vaccines may supervise pharmacy students administering vaccines [A.Amdt.1: adds administration of specified drugs for adverse reactions; S.Amdt.1: adds use of the title “pharmacist” provision] - AB4

Pharmacy technicians authorized to administer vaccines; any health care provider authorized to administer vaccines may supervise pharmacy students administering vaccines - SB60

Proof of coronavirus vaccination as condition for transacting business or receiving any services prohibited - AB299

Proof of coronavirus vaccination as condition for transacting business or receiving any services prohibited - SB383

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter premises or receive services: prohibiting state contracts or grants to businesses or entities that require - AB986

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter premises or receive services: prohibiting state contracts or grants to businesses or entities that require - SB921

Purchase of vaccines: DHS to establish program providing vaccines to individuals not eligible for vaccines at no cost from a federal program - AB584

Reckless handling of a vaccine or drug rendering it ineffective or unusable made a felony; JRCCP may report - AB225

Reckless handling of a vaccine or drug rendering it ineffective or unusable made a felony; JRCCP may report [S.Amdt.1: "reckless handling" changed to "intentional destruction"] - SB242

Restrictive covenants in employment and agency relationships: termination for not receiving a COVID-19 vaccine or disclosing vaccination status is considered an unreasonable restraint - AB725

Restrictive covenants in employment and agency relationships: termination for not receiving a COVID-19 vaccine or disclosing vaccination status is considered an unreasonable restraint - SB708

School closure to in-person instruction through June 30, 2022: limited to 14 consecutive days; extension requires two-thirds vote by school board; full-time, in-person option after certain COVID-19 vaccination phase - SB6

SeniorCare coverage of vaccinations re 2019 WisAct 185 required regardless of federal waiver - AB1

SeniorCare coverage of vaccinations re 2019 WisAct 185 required regardless of federal waiver - SB132

Statewide immunization program: DHS prohibited from taking certain actions (introduced per s. 227.19 (5)(e), Wis.Stats.) - AB12

Statewide immunization program: DHS prohibited from taking certain actions (introduced per s. 227.19 (5)(e), Wis.Stats.) - SB35

UI benefit eligibility exemption re unwillingness of employee to receive or provide proof of coronavirus vaccination - AB542

UI benefit eligibility exemption re unwillingness of employee to receive or provide proof of coronavirus vaccination - SB547

Unfair Sales Act exemption for items that are qualified medical expenses - AB358

Unfair Sales Act exemption for items that are qualified medical expenses - SB357

UW System institution and technical colleges required to reimburse tuition and fees under certain conditions related to COVID-19 vaccination requirements, status, and exemptions - AB741

UW System institution and technical colleges required to reimburse tuition and fees under certain conditions related to COVID-19 vaccination requirements, status, and exemptions - SB711

UW System institutions and technical colleges prohibited from mandating COVID-19 vaccination as a condition for attendance - AB347

UW System institutions and technical colleges prohibited from mandating COVID-19 vaccination as a condition for attendance - SB375

Vaccination information re coronavirus prohibited on ID document issued by state agency or local government - AB985

Vaccination information re coronavirus prohibited on ID document issued by state agency or local government - SB920

Vaccination of certain incarcerated persons: DHS distribution to - AB145

Vaccination of minors 16 years or older without parental consent allowed, conditions set - AB583

“Veteran” definition for state employment relations law to include persons discharged who chose not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine - AB724

“Veteran” definition for state employment relations law to include persons discharged who chose not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine - SB707

WC coverage for injury caused by COVID-19 vaccination that was required by employer - AB681

WC coverage for injury caused by COVID-19 vaccination that was required by employer - SB721

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TID number 3 in the City of Westby: expenditure period extended - AB730

TID number 3 in the City of Westby: expenditure period extended - SB698

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Authorized State Building Program for 2021-23 amended re construction of additional columbarium units at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery - AB887

Authorized State Building Program for 2021-23 amended re construction of additional columbarium units at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery - SB866

Disabled veteran-owned business certification program changed to a veteran-owned business certification program; DOA authority to charge a certification fee eliminated - SB1026

Free fishing weekend for veterans: DNR to designate in July - AB694

Gold Star families: free state park vehicle admission - AB770

Gold Star families: free state park vehicle admission - SB801

Hire Heroes program eligibility modified [Sec. 1720; A.Sub.Amdt.2: Sec. 339] - AB68

Hire Heroes program eligibility modified [Sec. 1720] - SB111

Hmong-Lao Veterans Day created and May 14 designated as - AB154

Hmong-Lao Veterans Day created and May 14 designated as - SB186

PTSD as a mitigating factor: court may consider when sentencing a military veteran - AB768

Purple Heart Memorial Highway: STH 21 designated as - AB339

Purple Heart Memorial Highways: STH 21 designated as [S.Amdt.1: contributions from interested parties provision added] - SB345

Purple Heart Reservation signs: Oneida Nation my erect in highway right-of-way - AB959

Purple Heart Reservation signs: Oneida Nation my erect in highway right-of-way - SB969

Talent attraction and retention initiatives: allocation of federal moneys to focus on veterans - AB888

Talent attraction and retention initiatives: allocation of federal moneys to focus on veterans - SB843

University of Wisconsin Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project may request funding from JCF, report provision - AB639

University of Wisconsin Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project may request funding from JCF, report provision - SB602

UW Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project funding, report required [Sec. 323, 9147 (2)] [original bill only] - AB68

UW Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project funding, report required [Sec. 323, 9147 (2)] - SB111

Veteran boat launch permits created - AB285

Veteran boat launch permits created - SB324

“Veteran” definition for state employment relations law to include persons discharged who chose not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine - AB724

“Veteran” definition for state employment relations law to include persons discharged who chose not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine - SB707

Veteran disability rating changed re certain hunting and fishing authorizations and exemptions from state park and trails fees - AB161

Veteran disability rating changed re certain hunting and fishing authorizations and exemptions from state park and trails fees - SB176

Veteran fee waiver program expanded to include veteran’s spouse - AB298

Veteran fee waiver program expanded to include veteran’s spouse - SB310