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Assembly Bill 175
Relating To: Relating to: causing bodily harm to a nurse and providing a penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
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Lobbying Principals
Print| Principal Name | Notified Date | Communication Date | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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| Advocate Aurora Health Care | Notified Date 12/10/2019 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Report Date12/10/2019 |
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| AFSCME International Union | Notified Date 10/21/2019 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Report Date10/21/2019 |
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| Alzheimer's Association | Notified Date 9/16/2019 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Report Date9/16/2019 Comments We have concerns about the broad scope of this legislation; the term "intentional" can be interpreted subjectively. People with Alzheimer's or dementia, who may be experiencing a crisis situation, could potentially be charged with a Class H felony. |
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| Ascension Wisconsin | Notified Date 9/17/2019 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Report Date9/17/2019 Comments Ascension Wisconsin supports AB 175 with an amendment that would include all healthcare providers. |
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| Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups | Notified Date 9/17/2019 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Report Date9/17/2019 |
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| Disability Rights Wisconsin | Notified Date 5/12/2019 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Report Date5/12/2019 Comments AB 175 could criminalize actions that are a manifestation of someone's disability, (traumatic brain injury, dementia, autism, mental illness, etc). They could be charged with a Class H felony. The very broad scope includes anyone reporting to a nurse |
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| Froedtert Health | Notified Date 9/17/2019 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Report Date9/17/2019 Comments Froedtert Health supports this bill and requests an amendment to extend the language to all members of the health care team. |
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| Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources | Notified Date 9/16/2019 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Report Date9/16/2019 Comments Concern-This bill could have unintended consequences as some illnesses/disabilities (dementia, traumatic brain injury, dementia, mental illness, etc) can manifest in behaviors that could subject individuals to being charged with a Class H felony. |
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| LeadingAge Wisconsin | Notified Date 10/17/2019 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Report Date10/17/2019 |
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| League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, Inc | Notified Date 9/24/2019 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Report Date9/24/2019 Comments We could support this bill if amended to include all health personnel and to exempt patients determined to have certain behavioral disabilities, based on evidence-based standards. |
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| Medical College of Wisconsin | Notified Date 1/20/2020 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Report Date1/20/2020 |
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| National Alliance on Mental Illness Wisconsin | Notified Date 9/13/2019 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Report Date9/13/2019 Comments NAMI Wisconsin holds concerns with the bill and feels it may be problematic for people with mental illness who may be experiencing a crisis and unintentionally cause bodily harm. In this situation, they could be charged with a Class H felony. |
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| Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin | Notified Date 9/20/2019 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Report Date9/20/2019 Comments PSW supports Assembly Bill 175 with an amendment that includes pharmacists. |
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| SMART (Sheet Metal Air Rail Transportation) | Notified Date 9/24/2019 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Report Date9/24/2019 Comments Everyone deserves a safe place to work |
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| Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants | Notified Date 4/28/2019 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Report Date4/28/2019 Comments WAPA requests PAs be added to the list of victims battery of whom would trigger this enhanced penalty. |
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| Wisconsin Association of School Nurses | Notified Date 9/16/2019 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Report Date9/16/2019 |
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| Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers, Inc. | Notified Date 10/1/2019 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Report Date10/1/2019 Comments This may have unintended consequences for certain people's behavior such as dementia or disabilities (certain mental illnesses, autism, etc) resulting in being charged with a felony |
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| Wisconsin Hospital Association | Notified Date 9/16/2019 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | Position Info |
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Report Date9/16/2019 Comments WHA supports Assembly Bill 175 with an amendment that includes all health care providers. |
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| Wisconsin Nurses Association | Notified Date 8/7/2019 | Communication Date N/A | Comments | Supporting Documentation | |
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Report Date8/7/2019 |
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Lobbying Efforts
| 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total | |
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| Total Hours Of Effort On This Matter | 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 98.00 |
2020 January - June 23.00 |
2020 July - December |
Total 121.00 |
| Ascension Wisconsin | 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 6.00 |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 6.00 |
| Disability Rights Wisconsin | 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 3.00 |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 3.00 |
| Froedtert Health | 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 4.00 |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 4.00 |
| Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources | 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 1.00 |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 1.00 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness Wisconsin | 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 4.00 |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 4.00 |
| Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants | 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 3.00 |
2020 January - June |
2020 July - December |
Total 3.00 |
| Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers, Inc. | 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 3.00 |
2020 January - June 3.00 |
2020 July - December |
Total 6.00 |
| Wisconsin Nurses Association | 2019 January - June |
2019 July - December 74.00 |
2020 January - June 20.00 |
2020 July - December |
Total 94.00 |