Wisconsin Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal (Driver's License): Wisconsin Policy Implemented

Demographic Data

State residents include:

2,929 active-duty service members
1,172 active-duty spouses
2,353 active-duty children
18,835 National Guard and reserve members
8,015 National Guard and reserve spouses
12,849 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023.

Shane Preston

Great Lakes Regional Liaison

Great Lakes Region

IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI

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Mr. Preston became Great Lakes region liaison in 2022. Prior to joining the DSLO, he worked at the Michigan State Capitol. Mr. Preston is a U.S. Marine combat veteran and graduate from Michigan State University College of Law.

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Military Family Access to Quality Family Child Care

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Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities8/17 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

04/20/2023AB 208

04/03/2023SB 197

02/12/2024

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation

Ratification of the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

11/13/2023AB 666

11/21/2023SB 692

02/12/2024

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact Final Legislation

Ratification of the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

04/20/2023AB 207

04/03/2023SB 196

02/12/2024

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

Ratification of the Counseling Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Nurse Licensure Compact

11/02/2017SB-417

10/31/2017SB-417

12/12/2017

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Wisconsin Joins the nurse Licensing compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

01/20/2022SB 412

09/28/2021SB 412

02/07/2022

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Governor Signs Occupational Therapy Compact Bill

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

01/21/2020SB 390

11/05/2019SB 390

02/06/2020

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Wisconsin joins the interstate Physical Therapy Licensure compact.\n

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physician Associates Compact

10/06/2023AB 410

08/27/2023SB 400

02/12/2024

Physician Associates Compact Final Legislation

Ratification of the PA Licensure Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

01/20/2022AB 537

01/25/2022AB 537

02/01/2022

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

Wisconsin join the Psychology interjurisdictional compact

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Social Work Licensure Compact

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

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Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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Military Family Antidiscrimination Status0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Employment

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State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize MPOs

Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils1/4 Sub-priorities passed

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Military Affairs

09/30/2024

Military Affairs Final Legislation

The Wisconsin Council on Military and State Relations is a Gubernatorial body that assists the Governor by working with the state’s military installations, commands and communities, state agencies, and economic development professionals. Furthermore, the council shall assist and cooperate with state agencies to determine how those agencies can better serve military communities and military families. The council shall assist the efforts of military families and their support groups regarding quality-of-life issues for service men and women, their spouses, and their dependents.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Nutrition and Food Security

Economic and Workforce Development

Early Childhood Education and Childcare

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal2/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Driver's License

09/30/2024

Driver's License Final Legislation

Wisconsin allows for remote renewal of driver's license.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Vehicle Registration

09/30/2024

Vehicle Registration Final Legislation

Wisconsin allows for remote renewals for vehicle registration.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

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