WI SB39

Creates a Palliative Care Council within the Department of Health Services with up to 22 members serving 3-year terms, including physicians, nurses, physician assistants, social workers, patients/family members, and four legislators

Council must advise DHS on palliative care program outcomes, cost and quality effectiveness of palliative care alongside curative treatment, and reimbursement adequacy for palliative care services

DHS required to establish a statewide palliative care information and education program for the public, health care providers, and facilities, including maintaining online resources

Council explicitly prohibited from advising on physician-assisted suicide, euthanasia, or medical aid in dying matters

Council must submit biennial reports to legislative standing committees analyzing access to palliative care and its impact on health care delivery systems and families