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Wisconsin
CURRENT STATUS: Considering DWD
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Wisconsin
Timeline of Death with Dignity in Wisconsin
2026
2026
Bills Do Not Advance
Current status: Wisconsin introduces the Our Care, Our Options Act (AB1164/SB1114), bills that would legalize medical aid in dying in the state.
SB1114 is read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs.
AB1164 is sent to the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care.
While AB1164/SB1114 did not move forward this session, they will be reintroduced in the 2027 session.
2024
2024
Bills Do Not Advance
The session ends and the Our Care, Our Options Act (AB781/SB739) and the bills do not move forward.
2023
2023
Session Ends, Bills Carry Over to 2024 Legislative Session
On December 8, Our Care, Our Options Act (AB781/SB739) is introduced by Wisconsin legislators. The bills are sent to their respective committees, and both bills will crossover into the 2024 session.
2022
2022
Bill Does Not Advance
On February 23 the Our Care, Our Options Act (SB1013), is introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Health. The bill does not move forward.
2017
2017
Bills Do Not Pass
In June, Wisconsin lawmakers introduce S312/HB216. The bills fail to pass.
