Tony Kurtz, Wisconsin State Representative of 41st District | legis.wisconsin.gov
Tony Kurtz, Wisconsin State Representative of 41st District | legis.wisconsin.gov
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "advanced practice registered nurses, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill reforms nursing regulations by creating a licensure framework for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) effective in 2026. The bill establishes that APRNs must hold a registered nurse license, complete an accredited graduate education program, and obtain national certification in specified roles such as certified nurse-midwife, certified registered nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist, or nurse practitioner. APRNs are granted authority to issue prescriptions but must practice collaboratively with physicians or dentists unless independent practice requirements, including completing 3,840 hours of clinical experience, are met. It mandates malpractice liability insurance for APRNs and replaces specific nurse-midwife licensure with the certified nurse-midwife designation. Additionally, APRNs must adhere to continuing education requirements in clinical pharmacology. The legislation also allows APRNs to delegate tasks to clinically trained healthcare workers and provides immunity from liability for expedited partner therapy.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Patrick Testin (Republican-24th District), Representative Deb Andraca (Democrat-23rd District), Representative Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District), Representative Brienne Brown (Democrat-43rd District), Representative Ryan M. Clancy (Democrat-19th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican-19th District), Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democrat-18th District), and Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (Democrat-8th District), along 40 other co-sponsors.
Tony Kurtz has authored or co-authored another 21 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Kurtz graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1989 with a BS.
Kurtz, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 41st Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Alex Dallman.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB257 | 05/12/2025 | Advanced practice registered nurses, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE) |
| AB250 | 05/08/2025 | Funding for the War Memorial Center and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| AB234 | 05/02/2025 | The electronic vaping device directory and electronic nicotine devices. (FE) |
| AB199 | 04/15/2025 | Reimbursement of emergency services under the Medical Assistance program when a patient is not transported, reporting on changes to the scope of practice of emergency medical responders and emergency medical services practitioners, and eligibility for the expenditure restraint incentive program. (FE) |
| AB198 | 04/15/2025 | Emergency medical services education, tuition and materials reimbursement for emergency medical responders and emergency medical services practitioners, and a live 911 pilot program. (FE) |
| AB197 | 04/15/2025 | A levy limit exemption for regional emergency medical systems and eligibility for the expenditure restraint incentive program. (FE) |
| AB155 | 04/02/2025 | Designating the Tom Diehl Memorial Highway. (FE) |
| AB137 | 03/13/2025 | Maximum life and allocation period for Tax Incremental District Number 9 in the village of DeForest and the total value of taxable property that may be included in tax incremental financing districts created in the village of DeForest. (FE) |
| AB22 | 02/06/2025 | Limitations on the total value of taxable property that may be included in, and the lifespan of, a tax incremental financing district created in the city of Middleton. (FE) |
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