Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

SB 406 — Relating to: reporting of sex and fetal anomaly following induced abortion.

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 Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced August 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

An Act to amend 253.12 (3) (a) 1. (intro.), 253.12 (3) (a) 1. a. and 253.12 (4) (a); to create 69.186 (1) (m), 69.186 (1) (n) and 253.12 (3) (a) 5. of the statutes;

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds reporting requirements for induced abortions regarding the sex of the fetus and any fetal anomalies, and it mandates the incorporation of such data into the birth defect registry.

  • 69.186 (1)

    The sex of the aborted unborn child if the sex can be determined by visual inspection.

    Hospitals must report the sex of the aborted fetus if identifiable.

  • 69.186 (1)

    Whether the aborted unborn child had a fetal anomaly and, if so, the nature of the fetal anomaly.

    Hospitals must report if the fetus had any anomalies and their nature.

  • 253.12 (3) (a) 1. (intro.)

    Establish and maintain an up-to-date registry that documents the diagnosis in this state of any infant or child who has a birth defect, regardless of the residence of the infant or child. → Establish and maintain an up-to-date registry that documents the diagnosis in this state of any unborn child who has a fetal anomaly or any infant or child who has a birth defect, regardless of the residence of the infant or child.

    The registry now also includes unborn children with fetal anomalies.

  • 253.12 (3) (a) 1. a.

    Identification of risk factors for birth defects. → Identification of risk factors for fetal anomalies and birth defects.

    Risk factor identification now includes fetal anomalies.

  • 253.12 (3) (a) 5.

    Incorporate information reported under s. 69.186 (1) (n) into the registry and into any reports and analyses created from the registry.

    The department must include abortion-related fetal anomaly data in the registry.

  • 253.12 (4) (a)

    the diagnosis in the state of an infant or child who has a birth defect, as required under sub. (3) (a) 1., → the diagnosis in the state of an unborn child who has a fetal anomaly or an infant or child who has a birth defect, as required under sub. (3) (a) 1.,

    Recommendations now must address both fetuses with anomalies and infants/children with defects.

Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Available for scheduling

  3. Report passage recommended by Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs, Ayes 3, Noes 2

  4. Executive action taken

  5. Public hearing held

  6. Read first time and referred to Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs

  7. Introduced by Senators Jacque and Bradley; cosponsored by Representatives Wichgers, Brill, Allen, Behnke, Knodl, Kreibich, Murphy, Penterman and Goeben

Sponsors

  • Wichgers · Cosponsor
  • Brill · Cosponsor
  • Allen · Cosponsor
  • Behnke · Cosponsor
  • Knodl · Cosponsor
  • Kreibich · Cosponsor
  • Murphy · Cosponsor
  • Penterman · Cosponsor
  • Goeben · Cosponsor
  • André Jacque · Primary
  • Julian Bradley · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

  • Wichgers
  • Brill
  • Allen
  • Behnke
  • Knodl
  • Kreibich
  • Murphy
  • Penterman
  • Goeben
  • Bradley, Julian Republican

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 406 do?
An Act to amend 253.12 (3) (a) 1. (intro.), 253.12 (3) (a) 1. a. and 253.12 (4) (a); to create 69.186 (1) (m), 69.186 (1) (n) and 253.12 (3) (a) 5. of the statutes;
Who sponsors SB 406?
SB 406 is sponsored by Wichgers, Brill, Allen, Behnke, Knodl, Kreibich, Murphy, Penterman, Goeben, Jacque, André (Republican), and Bradley, Julian (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 406?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced August 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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