Romaine Quinn Wisconsin State Senator (District 25) | Romaine Quinn Wisconsin State Senator (District 25)
Romaine Quinn Wisconsin State Senator (District 25) | Romaine Quinn Wisconsin State Senator (District 25)
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill authorizes out-of-state health care providers to offer telehealth services within Wisconsin after registering with the Department of Safety and Professional Services or the relevant credentialing board. The provider must hold an active, unencumbered credential from another U.S. state or territory that allows similar health services. They cannot have faced disciplinary actions affecting their credential in the last five years and must designate a service agent in Wisconsin. Registered providers cannot establish physical offices or provide in-person care without an in-state credential and must maintain malpractice insurance comparable to in-state providers. The bill mandates notifying the department of any restrictions or disciplinary actions within five business days and outlines that violators may face disciplinary actions including suspension or revocation of their registration. It requires the department to list registered providers on its website, detailing credentials, specialty, and malpractice information. The act becomes effective on the first day of the seventh month following publication.
The bill was co-authored by Representative Nate L. Gustafson (Republican-55th District). It was co-sponsored by Representative Benjamin Franklin (Republican-88th District), Representative Chanz J. Green (Republican-74th District), and Representative Rick Gundrum (Republican-58th District), along five other co-sponsors.
Romaine Robert Quinn has authored or co-authored another 37 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Quinn graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay in 2014 with a BA.
Quinn, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2023 to represent the state's 25th Senate district, replacing previous state senator Janet Bewley.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SB214 | 04/16/2025 | Registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services. (FE) |
| SB213 | 04/16/2025 | A tax credit for rail infrastructure modernization. (FE) |
| SB180 | 04/07/2025 | Modifications to housing programs under the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. (FE) |
| SB178 | 04/03/2025 | Changes to the low-income housing tax credit. (FE) |
| SB176 | 04/03/2025 | An income and franchise tax exemption for broadband expansion grants and for federal high-cost program funding for broadband expansion. (FE) |
| SB173 | 04/03/2025 | Creating a rural creative economy development grant program. (FE) |
| SB172 | 04/03/2025 | Prohibiting filing or recording contracts for services or materials that do not improve real estate and providing a penalty. (FE) |
| SB166 | 03/27/2025 | Consumer data protection and providing a penalty. (FE) |
| SB158 | 03/27/2025 | County forest administration grant eligibility |
| SB119 | 03/07/2025 | Positions for the Office of School Safety. (FE) |
| SB56 | 02/21/2025 | The use of federal capitalization grant funds for lead service line replacement. (FE) |
| SB41 | 02/12/2025 | School safety grants and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| SB18 | 02/05/2025 | Changes to the educational assessment program and the school and school district accountability report. (FE) |
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