2026 Legislative Council Study Committee on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Health Care
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The 2026 Legislative Council Study Committee on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Health Care is directed to study current and emerging uses of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in health care. As part of its review, the study committee shall consider the use of AI technology in the patient-provider relationship, including use in clinical care and communication facilitation. The study committee shall also consider the use of AI in interactions between insurers or medical assistance programs and patients. Finally, the study committee shall consider the use of AI between insurers or medical assistance programs and providers, including in health care coverage decision making. After these reviews, the study committee shall consider recommending legislation that addresses standards for the use of AI in health care services and insurance.
On August 13, 2026, the committee will meet on the following agenda:
10:00 a.m. Call to Order and Roll Call
10:05 a.m. Opening Remarks: Introductory Video, Legislative Council Study Committees, by the Wisconsin Legislative Council
- Anne Sappenfield, Director, Legislative Council
10:15 a.m. Brief Introductions by Chair Cabral-Guevara and Committee Members
10:30 a.m. Description of Materials Distributed by Legislative Council Staff
10:35 a.m. Overview of Artificial Intelligence Legislation in Health Care by Samantha Scotti, Associate Director, Health Program, National Conference of State Legislatures
11:05 a.m. Introduction to State AI Legislation with a Focus on Healthcare-Related Laws by David Stauss, Founder, Stauss, PLLC
1:30 p.m. Presentations by Patient Advocates:
- Emily Petersen, Advocacy and Public Policy Director, Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc., and Wisconsin Agency Advocacy Network
- Erin Fabrizius, Associate State Director–Advocacy, and Leslie Spencer-Herrera, Volunteer State President, AARP Wisconsin
- Mary Kay Battaglia, Executive Director, NAMI Wisconsin
3:15 p.m. Roundtable on Members’ Priorities for the Committee
4:00 p.m. Plans for Future Meetings
4:05 p.m. Adjournment
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