Bill
SB 891
SB 891 prohibited quarantining animals exposed to chronic wasting disease, restricting Wisconsin's disease containment authority despite CWD having no cure.
SB 891 would prohibit the quarantine of animals based solely on exposure to chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal neurodegenerative disease affecting deer, elk, and moose. The bill restricts the state's ability to isolate potentially exposed animals as a disease control measure, despite CWD having no known cure and being transmissible through environmental contamination.
CWD is an established wildlife management concern that spreads within and between animal populations, posing economic risks to hunting industries and potential long-term ecosystem impacts. The bill's passage would significantly limit Wisconsin's disease containment tools at a time when CWD prevalence is increasing in North American wildlife populations, affecting hunter access and venison safety protocols.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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