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AB50-ASA2-AA4,22,1615(2) Consultation by the department of health services. The
16department of health services may do all of the following:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,22,1817(a) Assist the department in the establishment and maintenance of a
18Parkinsons disease registry, as provided under sub. (3).
AB50-ASA2-AA4,22,2019(b) Make recommendations to the department on the data to be collected in
20the Parkinsons disease registry.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,22,2121(c) Advise the department on the Parkinsons disease registry.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,22,2322(d) Make recommendations to the department on the best practices for the
23establishment of the Parkinsons disease registry under sub. (3).
AB50-ASA2-AA4,23,524(3) Parkinsons disease registry. (a) By no later than the first day of the

119th month beginning after the effective date of this paragraph .... [LRB inserts
2date], the department shall, after consultation with the department of health
3services, establish and maintain a Parkinsons disease registry for the collection,
4storage, and dissemination of information about the incidence and prevalence of
5Parkinsons disease and parkinsonisms in this state.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,23,76(b) The department shall collect and store in the Parkinsons disease registry
7data reported under s. 255.18 (2) by health care providers and health care facilities.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,23,98(c) The department shall prescribe the format for reporting information to the
9department under s. 255.18 (2).
AB50-ASA2-AA4,23,1910(d) The department shall create, and regularly review and revise, a list of
11information that health care providers and health care facilities must report,
12subject to s. 255.18 (2) (d), to the department under s. 255.18 (2). The list shall
13include the incident of a patients Parkinsons disease or parkinsonism; necessary
14triggering diagnostic conditions, consistent with the latest version of the
15International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems;
16resulting case data on issues including diagnosis, treatment, and survival; and
17patient demographic information, including age, gender, and race. The Board of
18Regents of the University of Wisconsin System may promulgate rules to implement
19and administer this paragraph.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,23,2320(e) The University of Wisconsin-Madison may enter into agreements in order
21for the department to securely and confidentially receive information from data
22reporting entities and their associated electronic medical records vendors related to
23Parkinsons disease testing, diagnosis, and treatment.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,24,424(f) 1. The University of Wisconsin-Madison may enter into agreements in

1order for the department to disclose data collected in the Parkinsons disease
2registry to another states Parkinsons disease registry, a federal Parkinsons
3disease control agency, a local health officer, or a researcher who proposes to
4conduct research on Parkinsons disease.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,24,952. Before disclosing data containing confidential information to an entity
6under subd. 1., the University of Wisconsin-Madison shall require the entity to
7specify the purpose for the requested disclosure, agree in writing to maintain the
8confidentiality of the information and, if the entity is a researcher, provide all of the
9following to the University of Wisconsin-Madison:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,24,1010a. A written protocol to perform research.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,24,1411b. Documentation of approval of the research protocol by an institutional
12review board of a domestic institution that has a federalwide assurance approved by
13the office for human research protections of the federal department of health and
14human services.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,24,1715c. Documentation that demonstrates to the University of Wisconsin-
16Madisons satisfaction that the researcher has established procedures and has the
17capability to maintain the confidentiality of the information.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,24,2218(4) Website. (a) By no later than the first day of the 19th month beginning
19after the effective date of this paragraph .... [LRB inserts date], the department
20shall establish and maintain a public website dedicated to the Parkinsons disease
21registry under sub. (3). The department shall include on the website all of the
22following:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,24,24231. Downloadable annual reports on the incidence and prevalence of
24Parkinsons disease in this state.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,25,3
12. Relevant data, as determined by the department, about Parkinsons
2disease and parkinsonisms for the 5-year period prior to the effective date of this
3subdivision .... [LRB inserts date].
AB50-ASA2-AA4,25,543. Other helpful resources about Parkinsons disease, as determined by the
5department.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,25,76(b) By no later than January 1 of each year, the department shall update the
7information specified in par. (a) 1. on the website maintained under par. (a).
AB50-ASA2-AA4,25,108(c) The department shall publish on its website notice of the reporting
9requirement under s. 255.18 no fewer than 90 days before the reporting
10requirement takes effect.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,25,1311(5) Confidentiality. (a) Any information reported to the department under
12s. 255.18 (2) that could identify an individual who is the subject of the report or a
13health care provider submitting the report is confidential.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,25,1614(b) To ensure privacy, the department shall use a coding system for the data
15stored in the Parkinsons disease registry that removes any identifying information
16about an individual who is the subject of a report under s. 255.18.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,25,2017(c) 1. If the University of Wisconsin-Madison or the department discloses
18confidential information as authorized under sub. (3) (f), the University of
19Wisconsin-Madison or department may include in the disclosure only the
20information necessary for the purpose specified under sub. (3) (f) 2.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,25,24212. A person who obtains confidential information from the University of
22Wisconsin-Madison or the department under sub. (3) (f) may use the information
23only for the purpose specified under sub. (3) (f) 2. and may not redisclose the
24information.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,26,3
1(d) The department shall maintain an accurate record of all persons given
2access to confidential information under this section. The record shall include all of
3the following:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,26,441. The name of the person authorizing access.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,26,552. The title, address, and organizational affiliation of any person given access.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,26,663. The dates of access.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,26,774. The specific purpose for which the information is to be used.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,26,98(e) The department shall make the records maintained under par. (d)
9available for public inspection during the departments normal operating hours.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,26,1410(f) Confidential information under this section is not available for subpoena
11and may not be disclosed, discoverable, or compelled to be produced in any civil,
12criminal, administrative, or other proceeding. Confidential information under this
13section is not admissible as evidence in any civil, criminal, administrative, or other
14tribunal or court for any reason.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,3515Section 35. 146.82 (2) (a) 8m. of the statutes is created to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,26,2016146.82 (2) (a) 8m. To the Population Health Institute, or its successor, at the
17University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health under s.
18255.18 (2) and to the persons specified under s. 36.47 (3) (f). The release of a patient
19health care record under this subdivision shall be limited to the information
20specified in the list under s. 36.47 (3) (d).
AB50-ASA2-AA4,3621Section 36. 255.18 of the statutes is created to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,26,2322255.18 Parkinsons disease registry reporting. (1) Definitions. In this
23section:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,26,2424(a) Health care facility has the meaning given in s. 155.01 (6).
AB50-ASA2-AA4,27,2
1(b) Health care provider means a physician, surgeon, physician assistant, or
2nurse practitioner.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,27,33(c) Parkinsonism has the meaning given in s. 36.47 (1) (c)
AB50-ASA2-AA4,27,44(d) Parkinsons disease has the meaning given in s. 36.47 (1) (d).
AB50-ASA2-AA4,27,65(e) Parkinsons disease registry means the Parkinsons disease registry
6established and maintained by the Population Health Institute under s. 36.47 (3).
AB50-ASA2-AA4,27,97(f) Population Health Institute means the Population Health Institute, or
8its successor, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public
9Health.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,27,1710(2) Reporting required. Beginning on the first day of the 25th month
11beginning after the effective date of this subsection .... [LRB inserts date], if a
12health care provider diagnoses a patient with Parkinsons disease or a
13parkinsonism in this state or, for a health care provider who has primary
14responsibility for treating a patients Parkinsons disease or parkinsonism, treats a
15patients Parkinsons disease or parkinsonism in this state, that health care
16provider or the health care facility that employs or contracts with the health care
17provider shall do all of the following:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,27,1818(a) Offer the patient the opportunity to do all of the following:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,27,20191. Review any informational materials developed by the Population Health
20Institute about the Parkinsons disease registry.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,27,22212. Speak with and ask questions of their health care provider about the
22Parkinsons disease registry.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,27,24233. Affirmatively decline, in writing, to participate in the collection of data for
24purposes of the Parkinsons disease registry.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,28,3
1(b) Except as provided in par. (d), report the information specified in the list
2under s. 36.47 (3) (d) about the patients case to the Population Health Institute in
3the format prescribed by the Population Health Institute under s. 36.47 (3) (c).
AB50-ASA2-AA4,28,54(c) Notify the patient orally and in writing about the reporting requirement
5under par. (b).
AB50-ASA2-AA4,28,106(d) If the patient affirmatively declines in writing to participate in the
7collection of data for purposes of the Parkinsons disease registry, report only the
8incident of the patients Parkinsons disease or parkinsonism to the Population
9Health Institute in the format prescribed by the Population Health Institute under
10s. 36.47 (3) (c).
AB50-ASA2-AA4,28,1811(3) Confidentiality. Any information reported to the Population Health
12Institute under sub. (2) that could identify an individual who is the subject of the
13report or a health care provider submitting the report is confidential. Confidential
14information obtained or reported in compliance with sub. (2) is not available for
15subpoena and may not be disclosed, discoverable, or compelled to be produced in any
16civil, criminal, administrative, or other proceeding. Confidential information
17obtained or reported in compliance with sub. (2) is not admissible as evidence in any
18civil, criminal, administrative, or other tribunal or court for any reason.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,28,2219(4) Responsibility. A health care facility that employs or contracts with a
20health care provider diagnosing a patient with, or treating a patient with,
21Parkinsons disease or a parkinsonism is ultimately responsible for meeting the
22requirements under sub. (2).
AB50-ASA2-AA4,914723Section 9147. Nonstatutory provisions; University of Wisconsin
24System.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,29,5
1(1) Funding allocation for a statewide Parkinsons disease registry.
2From the appropriation under s. 20.285 (1) (a), the Board of Regents of the
3University of Wisconsin System shall allocate in fiscal year 2025-26, at least
4$3,900,000, and in fiscal year 2026-27, at least $2,400,000, to establish the
5statewide Parkinsons disease registry under s. 36.47..
AB50-ASA2-AA4,29,6620. At the appropriate places, insert all of the following:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,29,77Section 37. 39.395 (title) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,29,9839.395 (title) Financial assistance for educators in nursing, allied
9health, behavioral health, and dentistry.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,3810Section 38. 39.395 (1) of the statutes is renumbered 39.395 (1) (intro.) and
11amended to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,29,121239.395 (1) (intro.) In this section, institution:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,29,1613(e) Institution of higher education means an institution or college campus
14within the University of Wisconsin System, a technical college within the technical
15college system, or a private, nonprofit institution of higher education located in this
16state.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,3917Section 39. 39.395 (1) (a) to (e) of the statutes are created to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,29,191839.395 (1) (a) Allied health professional has the meaning given in s. 146.616
19(1) (ag).
AB50-ASA2-AA4,29,2020(b) Behavioral health provider has the meaning given in s. 257.01 (1).
AB50-ASA2-AA4,29,2221(c) Dental assistant means an individual who holds a certified dental
22assistant credential issued by a national credentialing organization.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,30,223(d) Dentistry professional means a dental assistant, a dental hygienist

1licensed under s. 447.04 (2), a dental therapist licensed under s. 447.04 (1m), or a
2dentist as defined in s. 447.01 (7).
AB50-ASA2-AA4,30,43(e) Faculty means individuals that are employed as faculty in either a full-
4time or a part-time capacity at an institution of higher education.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,405Section 40. 39.395 (2) (am) of the statutes is created to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,30,8639.395 (2) (am) Fellowships for students who enroll in an institution of higher
7educations masters or doctoral program that trains students for practice as an
8allied health professional, a behavioral health provider, or a dentistry professional.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,419Section 41. 39.395 (2) (bm) of the statutes is created to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,30,121039.395 (2) (bm) Postdoctoral fellowships to recruit institution of higher
11education faculty for programs that train students to be allied health professionals,
12behavioral health providers, or dentistry professionals.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,4213Section 42. 39.395 (2) (cm) of the statutes is created to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,30,161439.395 (2) (cm) Educational loan repayment assistance to recruit and retain
15institution of higher education faculty for programs that train students to be allied
16health professionals, behavioral health providers, or dentistry professionals.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,4317Section 43. 39.395 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,30,231839.395 (3) The program established under sub. (2) shall require individuals
19who receive fellowships under sub. (2) (a) or, (am), (b), or (bm) or assistance under
20sub. (2) (c) or (cm) to make a commitment to teach for at least 3 consecutive years in
21a nursing program at an institution of higher education or in an institution of
22higher educations program that trains students to be allied health professionals,
23behavioral health providers, or dentistry professionals.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,922024Section 9220. Fiscal changes; Higher Educational Aids Board.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,31,4
1(1) Health professional educators. In the schedule under s. 20.005 (3) for
2the appropriation to the higher educational aids board under s. 20.235 (1) (co), the
3dollar amount for fiscal year 2025-26 is increased by $2,000,000 and the dollar
4amount for fiscal year 2026-27 is increased by $2,000,000..
AB50-ASA2-AA4,31,5521. At the appropriate places, insert all of the following:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,31,76Section 44. 15.67 of the statutes is renumbered 15.105 (36), and 15.105 (36)
7(title), (a) (intro.) and (b), as renumbered, are amended to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,31,13815.105 (36) (title) Higher educational aids board; creation. (a) (intro.)
9There is created a higher educational aids board consisting, attached to the
10department of administration under s. 15.03. The board shall consist of the state
11superintendent of public instruction and the following members appointed for 3-
12year terms, except that the members specified under pars. (a) 5. subds. 1. e. and 6.
13f. and (b) 3. 2. c. shall be appointed for 2-year terms:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,31,1714(b) If a student member under sub. (1) par. (a) loses the status upon which the
15appointment was based, he or she shall cease to be a member of the higher
16educational aids board upon appointment to the higher educational aids board of a
17qualified successor.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,4518Section 45. 15.675 (title) of the statutes is repealed.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,4619Section 46. 15.675 (1) of the statutes is renumbered 15.105 (37), and 15.105
20(37) (intro.), as renumbered, is amended to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,32,22115.105 (37) Distance learning authorization board. (intro.) There is
22created a distance learning authorization board, for higher education, that is

1attached to the higher educational aids board department of administration under
2s. 15.03 and that consists of all of the following members:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,473Section 47. 20.235 (3) (title) of the statutes is repealed.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,484Section 48. 20.235 (3) (g) of the statutes is renumbered 20.505 (4) (g), and
520.505 (4) (g) (title), as renumbered, is amended to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,32,7620.505 (4) (g) (title) General Distance learning authorization board; general
7operations.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,498Section 49. 20.505 (4) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA4,32,21920.505 (4) (h) Program services. The amounts in the schedule to carry out the
10responsibilities of divisions, commissions, and boards attached to the department of
11administration, other than the board on aging and long-term care, the board for
12people with developmental disabilities, the distance learning authorization board,
13and the public records board, and to carry out the responsibilities of special and
14executive committees. All moneys received from fees which are authorized by law or
15administrative rule to be collected by any division, board or commission attached to
16the department, other than the board on aging and long-term care, the board for
17people with developmental disabilities, the distance learning authorization board,
18and the public records board, and all moneys received from fees that are authorized
19by law or executive order to be collected by any special or executive committee shall
20be credited to this appropriation account and used to carry out the purposes for
21which collected.
AB50-ASA2-AA4,5022Section 50. 39.86 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
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