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SB 976

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

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jesse James

Wisconsin bill allocates state grants to fund community emergency medical services and falls prevention programs, requiring fiscal appropriation but ultimately failing passage in 2026.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 976

Legislative bill overview

SB 976 proposes state grant funding for community emergency medical services (EMS) and falls prevention awareness programs in Wisconsin. The bill includes a fiscal appropriation to support these public health initiatives at the local level.

Why is this important

Emergency medical services are critical infrastructure in many rural and underserved communities that struggle with funding gaps, while falls are a leading cause of injury and death among older adults. Dedicated state grants could improve response times, equipment quality, and prevention outcomes—though they require ongoing taxpayer funding.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and budget priorities: The appropriation amount and whether these funds should come from general revenue or be redirected from existing programs
  • Distribution fairness: How grant money would be allocated between urban, suburban, and rural areas, and which communities qualify
  • Program effectiveness: Whether falls prevention awareness campaigns provide sufficient return on investment compared to other public health spending

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

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