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Wisconsin bill to eliminate the personal conviction vaccine exemption failed in 2026

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Wisconsin bills to eliminate the personal conviction exemption from immunizations failed when the 2025-2026 session closed. Resolutions recognizing October as Vaccine Injury Awareness Month also failed. A campus free speech and academic freedom bill was vetoed and the override failed.

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Bills in Wisconsin
SupportSB498 / AB501Vetoed

Protect free speech on campus

Addresses free speech and academic freedom at University of Wisconsin and technical college institutions, due process in disciplinary proceedings, and causes of action against their boards.

Students and faculty should be free to speak and debate without fear of punishment.

Last action: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (May 13, 2026)
Freedom of speech
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OpposeAB891 / SB950Failed

Keep the personal conviction vaccine exemption

Eliminates the personal conviction exemption from immunization requirements.

Parents, not the state, should decide which vaccines their children receive, including for reasons of conscience.

Last action: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (Mar 23, 2026)
Medical freedomParental rights
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SupportAJR100 / SJR89Failed

Vaccine Injury Awareness Month

Recognizes October as Vaccine Injury Awareness Month in Wisconsin.

Families harmed by vaccines deserve to be heard and acknowledged.

Last action: Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (Mar 23, 2026)
Vaccine injury
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WatchAB1088 / SB1101Failed

Postpartum home visits

Relates to postpartum home visits.

CODR is watching how this bill would affect families after birth and whether visits remain voluntary.

Last action: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (Mar 23, 2026)
Home birth & midwiferyParental rights