Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 11 R · 1 D cosponsors

AB 748 — Relating to: exemptions from food product licensing requirements for sale of pickled fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and other shelf-stable food products prepared in a person’s home and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Last action — Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced December 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 14 sponsors

    1 primary, 13 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (11 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

An Act to repeal 97.29 (2) (b) 2. b., c., d. and e.; to renumber 97.29 (2) (b) 1.; to amend 97.29 (2) (b) 2. (intro.); to create 97.29 (1) (he), 97.29 (2) (b) 1g., 97.29 (2) (b) 2. f., 97.29 (2) (b) 3. and 97.29 (7) of the statutes;

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill creates exemptions from food product licensing requirements for certain home-prepared food items, revising eligibility criteria and establishing registration and insurance requirements.

  • 97.29(1)

    97.29 (1) (he) “Nonpotentially hazardous food” means prepared food that does not require time and temperature control for safety to limit pathogenic microorganism growth or toxin formation.

    Defines 'nonpotentially hazardous food' to clarify what types of foods may be sold without a license.

  • 97.29(2)(b)

    b., c., d. and e.

    Removes specific eligibility categories for licensing exemptions for home-prepared goods.

  • 97.29(2)(b)

    f. The person complies with all applicable requirements under sub. (7).

    Adds a general compliance requirement with new regulations for exemption.

  • 97.29(2)(b)

    3. A person is not required to obtain a license under this section to sell at retail food products that the person prepares in the person’s home in this state if all of the following apply: a. The food products are nonpotentially hazardous foods.

    Establishes a new exemption for home-prepared nonpotentially hazardous foods.

  • 97.29(7)

    97.29 (7) REGISTRATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN PERSONS WHO PREPARE FOOD AT HOME. (a) In this subsection: 1. “Cottage food producer” means any home producer who, in the immediately preceding calendar year, had gross sales of food products described in subd. 2. a. and b. of at least $10,000 but less than $40,000.

    Introduces a new section outlining registration requirements for home producers making exempt foods.

  • 97.29(7)

    b. To be eligible for a licensing exemption under sub. (2) (b) 2. or 3., a home producer shall first register with the department under this paragraph.

    Requires home producers to register with the department to qualify for food sales exemptions.

  • 97.29(7)

    e. 1. The department shall, by rule, require and establish a process for home inspection of cottage food producers that prepare food products that are nonpotentially hazardous foods.

    Mandates home inspections for cottage food producers to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

  • 97.29(7)

    2. The department shall issue a certificate to cottage food producers required to be inspected under subd. 1. that provides notice to the public that the home where the cottage food producer’s activities are conducted has been inspected.

    Implements a certification system for inspected cottage food producers to inform the public.

Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Public hearing held

  3. Fiscal estimate received

  4. Representative Goodwin withdrawn as a coauthor

  5. Representative Kitchens added as a coauthor

  6. Representative Ortiz-Velez added as a coauthor

  7. Read first time and referred to Committee on Consumer Protection

  8. Introduced by Representatives Swearingen, Green, Armstrong, Goodwin, Gundrum, Kreibich, Melotik, Moses, Murphy, Mursau, O'Connor and Summerfield; cosponsored by Senators Wimberger and Feyen

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (118)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 748 do?
An Act to repeal 97.29 (2) (b) 2. b., c., d. and e.; to renumber 97.29 (2) (b) 1.; to amend 97.29 (2) (b) 2. (intro.); to create 97.29 (1) (he), 97.29 (2) (b) 1g., 97.29 (2) (b) 2. f., 97.29 (2) (b) 3. and 97.29 (7) of the statutes;
Who sponsors AB 748?
AB 748 is sponsored by Swearingen, Rob (Republican), Green, Chanz (Republican), Armstrong, David (Republican), Goodwin, Russell (Democrat), Gundrum, Rick (Republican), Kreibich, Rob (Republican), Melotik, Paul (Republican), Moses, Clint (Republican), Wimberger, Feyen, Murphy, David (Republican), Mursau, Jeffrey (Republican), O'Connor, Jerry (Republican), and Summerfield, Rob (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 748?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced December 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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