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AB 969

Relating to: the drug repository program.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dave Armstrong and 18 co-sponsors

Wisconsin establishes a drug repository program enabling pharmacies and healthcare facilities to collect and safely dispose of unused medications, addressing public health and environmental concerns.

Published 4-9-2026
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Bill Summary · AB 969

Legislative bill overview

AB 969 establishes or modifies Wisconsin's drug repository program, which allows pharmacies and healthcare facilities to collect and safely dispose of unused or expired medications. The bill has passed both chambers of the legislature and was presented to the Governor in April 2026.

Why is this important

Medication disposal programs address public health and environmental concerns by preventing improper disposal of pharmaceuticals in landfills or waterways, and reducing prescription drug misuse by removing unused medications from homes. These programs can lower costs associated with water treatment and reduce accidental poisonings from stored medications.

Potential points of contention

  • Program funding mechanism — unclear whether costs fall on pharmacies, healthcare facilities, taxpayers, or patients, and how this affects medication accessibility or pricing
  • Scope and participation — whether all pharmacies must participate or if participation is voluntary, and which medications are included in the collection program
  • Privacy and data handling — how patient information associated with collected medications is protected and whether records are maintained or destroyed

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

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