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WI AB393

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shae Sortwell

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Drivers whose school bus ("S") endorsement was cancelled for medical reasons may reinstate it by submitting health care provider documentation stating they can safely resume driving, bypassing the medical review board process initially

  • DOT must reinstate the endorsement upon receiving such documentation, though the medical review board can later overturn the reinstatement if deemed improper

  • School bus drivers aged 70 and older must file annual medical certifications and demonstrate continued driving ability every 4 years

  • Physician assistants and advanced practice nurses are now eligible to serve on medical review boards, expanding beyond just physicians and optometrists

  • DOT's authority to require continuing qualification demonstrations for license holders is changed from fixed 2-year intervals to intervals of "not less than 2 years"

Legislative Description

School bus operation by drivers over 70 and drivers with medical conditions.

Last Action

Available for scheduling

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Organization1/23/2026
Rules1/14/2026
Transportation8/29/2025

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