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WI AB1011

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christine Sinicki

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the cap on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases from $750,000 to $3,000,000 per occurrence

  • Applies to acts or omissions by health care providers and their employees occurring after the bill's effective date

  • The $3,000,000 limit applies to total noneconomic damages from all negligent health care providers combined, including claims from the Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund

  • Amends Wisconsin statutes 655.017 and 893.55, which have capped noneconomic damages at $750,000 since April 6, 2006

Legislative Description

Recovery of noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases.

Last Action

Senator Bradley withdrawn as a cosponsor

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Health, Aging and Long-Term Care2/6/2026

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