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SB 915

Relating to: definition of personal assistance services for the purposes of vocational rehabilitation; updating reference to federal vocational rehabilitation law; updating references to the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014; updating reference to federal law for certificate of registration as a migrant labor contractor; updating statutory reference to federal Social Security Act; and updating references to federal law for safety standards for vehicles used to transport traveling sales crews (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Workforce Development).

2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin bill updates outdated federal law references in vocational rehabilitation, workforce development, and worker safety statutes to align with current federal regulations.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 915

Legislative bill overview

SB 915 is a technical cleanup bill that updates outdated references to federal laws throughout Wisconsin's vocational rehabilitation and workforce statutes. The bill modernizes definitions and regulatory references related to personal assistance services, workforce development programs, migrant labor contractors, Social Security provisions, and vehicle safety standards for traveling sales crews.

Why is this important

Outdated statutory references to federal laws can create confusion about which current regulations actually apply and may complicate enforcement or eligibility determinations. Keeping state law aligned with current federal statutes ensures Wisconsin's vocational rehabilitation and workforce development programs function as intended and remain accessible to those they serve.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "remedial legislation": While presented as technical updates, stakeholders may disagree about whether certain reference changes alter substantive rights or obligations for program participants
  • Migrant labor contractor standards: Updates to federal law references for migrant labor registration and vehicle safety could trigger debate about worker protections if the new federal standards differ materially from previous versions
  • Implementation timing: Changes to references affecting active vocational rehabilitation cases could create questions about which standards apply to ongoing services

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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