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WI AB969
Bill
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Snyder
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AI Summary
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Expands Wisconsin's drug repository program to allow any person licensed to possess drugs (not just pharmacies and medical facilities) to accept and dispense donated medications, including out-of-state participants
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Broadens eligible donations to include prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and FDA-approved investigational drugs, while allowing drugs in original unopened packaging, single-unit doses, or repackaged forms
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Defines eligible patients as those who are indigent, uninsured, underinsured, or enrolled in public health benefits programs, with other patients eligible if no need is identified among priority groups
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Replaces DHS rulemaking requirements with statutory provisions for handling fees, storage, labeling, and recordkeeping; for-profit entities may charge handling fees not exceeding their actual costs
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Provides civil and criminal immunity for all participants except drug manufacturers, unless conduct involves reckless, wanton, or intentional misconduct; records must be retained for 6 years
Legislative Description
The drug repository program.
Last Action
Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
3/16/2026