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SB 192

Relating to: fatality review teams and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jesse James

Wisconsin grants state rulemaking authority to standardize fatality review team operations statewide to identify preventable deaths and systemic improvements.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 192

Legislative bill overview

SB 192 establishes or modifies the structure and authority of fatality review teams in Wisconsin and grants the state rulemaking authority to govern their operations. These teams typically examine deaths—often child fatalities, maternal deaths, or other preventable causes—to identify systemic improvements. The bill empowers state agencies to develop administrative rules that standardize procedures, membership, and reporting requirements across review teams.

Why is this important

Fatality review teams serve as quality assurance mechanisms that can prevent future deaths by identifying gaps in systems, policies, and inter-agency coordination. By granting rulemaking authority, the state can establish consistent protocols statewide rather than having fragmented approaches across counties or municipalities, potentially improving public health outcomes and accountability.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy and transparency balance: Fatality review discussions often involve sensitive personal and medical information; rules must clarify what findings are public versus confidential, balancing accountability with family privacy
  • Funding and resource requirements: Formalizing teams through rules may impose unfunded mandates on counties or agencies to participate, potentially straining budgets
  • Scope and authority clarity: The bill's language on what types of fatalities fall under review (child deaths only, maternal, all suspicious deaths, etc.) and what enforcement powers teams have will significantly affect implementation and buy-in from participating agencies

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

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