Wisconsin SB214: An Act to create 440.18 of the statutes; Relating to: registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services. (FE)

What the bill says

An Act to amend 440.03 (9) (a) (intro.); to create 440.05 (3) and 440.18 of the statutes; relating to: registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services.

From the enrolled text, January 16, 2026:

An Act to amend 440.03 (9) (a) (intro.); to create 440.05 (3) and 440.18 of the statutes; relating to: registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services. The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows: SB214,1gSection 1g. 440.03 (9) (a) (intro.) of the statutes, as affected by 2025 Wisconsin Act 76, is amended to read: 440.03 (9) (a) (intro.) Subject to pars. (b) and (c) and s. 458.33 (2) (b) and (5), the department shall, biennially, determine each fee for an initial credential for which no examination is required, for a reciprocal credential, for a telehealth registration, and for a credential renewal and any fees imposed under ss. 447.51 (2), 448.986 (2), 448.9875 (2), 448.9885 (2), 448.9888 (2), 448.98895 (2), 457.51 (2), and 459.71 (2) by doing all of the following: SB214,1mSection 1m. 440.05 (3) of the statutes is created to read: 440.05 (3) Telehealth registration under s. 440.18: an amount determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a), except that no fee is required under this subsection for an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44. SB214,1rSection 1r. 440.18 of the statutes is created to read: 440.18 Registration of out-of-state telehealth providers. (1) An individual who possesses a license, permit, registration, or …

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Sponsors

• Stafsholt, Rob (R, SD-010) · primary sponsor
• Quinn, Romaine (R, SD-025)
• Gustafson, Nate (R, HD-055)
• Franklin, Benjamin (R, HD-088)
• Green, Chanz (R, HD-074)
• Gundrum, Rick (R, HD-058)
• Knodl, Daniel (R, HD-024)
• Melotik, Paul (R, HD-022)
• Murphy, David (R, HD-056)
• Mursau, Jeffrey (R, HD-036)
• Piwowarczyk, Jim (R, HD-098)
• Wichgers, Chuck (R, HD-084)

Latest actions

1. May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
2. May 12, 2026: Placed on calendar 5-12-2026 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)
3. March 20, 2026: Report vetoed by the Governor on 3-20-2026
4. March 18, 2026: Presented to the Governor on 3-18-2026
5. January 16, 2026: Report correctly enrolled
6. January 16, 2026: LRB correction ( Senate Amendment 2 )
7. January 16, 2026: Received from Assembly concurred in
8. January 15, 2026: Ordered immediately messaged
9. January 15, 2026: Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 52, Noes 44, Paired 2
10. January 15, 2026: Rules suspended

Votes

• Vote on SB0214 (January 15, 2026): 52 yea, 44 nay, passed
• CONCURRENCE (January 15, 2026): 52 yea, 44 nay, passed
• REJECT AMENDMENT (October 14, 2025): 18 yea, 15 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB214?

SB214 is a bill in the Wisconsin Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act to create 440.18 of the statutes; Relating to: registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services. (FE).

What does SB214 do?

In its own words: An Act to amend 440.03 (9) (a) (intro.); to create 440.05 (3) and 440.18 of the statutes; relating to: registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services.

What is the status of SB214?

Vetoed as of May 13, 2026. Latest action: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (May 13, 2026).

Who sponsored SB214?

Stafsholt, Rob (R, SD-010), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB214?

On the Wisconsin Legislature website: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/sb214