Wisconsin Assembly Passes Bills Before Session End

Measures include online gambling, court funding, and postpartum Medicaid expansion.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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On the final scheduled day of the 2025-26 legislative session, the Wisconsin State Assembly took action on several bills, including measures to allow online gambling through apps with servers on tribal land, provide more funding for the circuit court system, and extend Medicaid coverage for new mothers.

Why it matters

These bills address key policy issues in Wisconsin, from expanding access to gambling and the justice system to improving healthcare coverage for new parents. Their passage or failure could have significant impacts on the state's residents.

The details

The Assembly passed Assembly Bill 601, which would legalize online gambling apps as long as the servers are located on tribal land. They also approved Assembly Bill 514, the Justice for All Act, which creates more funding for the circuit court system, including adding two judges for Brown County. Additionally, the chamber passed Assembly Bill 97, a bill to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage for mothers.

  • Thursday was the last scheduled day for the Wisconsin State Assembly in the 2025-26 legislative session.

The players

Governor Tony Evers

The Governor of Wisconsin, who will receive the online gambling bill for his signature or veto.

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What’s next

Governor Evers will now decide whether to sign or veto the online gambling bill that passed the Assembly.

The takeaway

The Wisconsin legislature addressed several key policy issues in its final session day, demonstrating its ability to tackle a range of topics from gambling to healthcare before adjourning for the term.