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AB 1001

Relating to: funding for grants for community emergency medical services and falls prevention initiatives and making an appropriation. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Pat Snyder

Wisconsin bill appropriates state funds for community emergency medical services and falls prevention grants, with implementation details modified through recent amendments.

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Bill Summary · AB 1001

Legislative bill overview

AB 1001 allocates state funding for grants supporting community emergency medical services (EMS) and falls prevention initiatives in Wisconsin. The bill includes an appropriation to establish or expand these programs at the local level. Multiple amendments have been proposed and adopted during the legislative process, with the most recent version ordered for final passage.

Why is this important

Emergency medical services and falls prevention directly affect public health outcomes and emergency response capacity, particularly in rural and underserved communities. This funding can improve response times, expand paramedic availability, and reduce preventable injuries in older populations—areas where gaps in services often exist.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding allocation clarity: Without seeing the specific dollar amounts and distribution formula, it's unclear whether funding will be equitably distributed between urban, suburban, and rural EMS providers
  • Falls prevention program definition: The bill's scope regarding what qualifies as a "falls prevention initiative" may lack specificity, potentially allowing broad or narrow interpretations
  • Amendment impacts: Two competing amendments (one by Neubauer, one by Snyder) suggest disagreement over implementation details that may affect program structure or funding mechanisms

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

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