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Wisconsin Administrative Register No. 842B

Published every Monday by the Legislative Reference Bureau under s. 35.93, Wis. Stats.

Publication Date: February 23, 2026
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Table of Contents

Emergency Rules in Effect

(Includes Rules Filed With Legislative Reference Bureau not yet in effect indicated below as “Pending”)

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
EmR2601
Expires: July 2, 2026
Pharmacy Examining Board (Phar)
ch. Phar 6
ch. Phar 10
Pharmacy workplace conditions
EmR2518
Expires: May 30, 2026
Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Chs. DWD 80-81; Worker’s Compensation
ch. DWD 80
Procedural rules for hearings and adjudicatory functions for worker's compensation cases and similar cases
EmR2517
Expires: May 2, 2026
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 34
Clarifying the educational interpreter, 1-year renewable license
EmR2516
Expires: March 28, 2026
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Chs. ATCP 20-54; Agricultural Resource Management
ch. ATCP 52
Creating a commercial nitrogen optimization pilot program
EmR2515
Expires: March 28, 2026
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Chs. ATCP 20-54; Agricultural Resource Management
ch. ATCP 52
Providing crop insurance premium rebates for planting cover crops
EmR2514
Expires: March 29, 2026
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 48
Application processing revisions under the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program and affecting small businesses
EmR2512
Expires: March 8, 2026
First Extension
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Chs. DHS 101-109; Medical Assistance
ch. DHS 105
ch. DHS 107
School-based services and school-based service providers under Medical Assistance
EmR2511
Expires: March 8, 2026
First Extension
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Chs. DHS 30-100; Community Services
Chs. DHS 101-109; Medical Assistance
ch. DHS 75
ch. DHS 101
ch. DHS 104
ch. DHS 105
ch. DHS 107
Community substance use services standards; medical assistance certification and reimbursement for certain substance use services
EmR2510
Expires: February 26, 2026
First Extension
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Chs. DHS 110-199; Health
ch. DHS 122
Redistribution of closed long-term care facility beds
EmR2507
Expires: March 12, 2026
Second Extension
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Chs. DHS 30-100; Community Services
Chs. DHS 101-109; Medical Assistance
ch. DHS 13
ch. DHS 31
ch. DHS 105
ch. DHS 107
Crisis urgent care and observation facilities
EmR2417
Expires: November 1, 2027, or the date on which permanent rules take effect, whichever is earlier
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 500-599; Environmental Protection – Solid Waste Management
ch. NR 520
Revisions to chs. NR 500 and 520 to provide an alternative method for a municipality to establish proof of financial responsibility required for a solid waste disposal facility.
EmR2111
Expires: The date on which rules promulgated pursuant to s. 94.55 (3w), Stats., take effect.
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Chs. ATCP 20-54; Agricultural Resource Management
ch. ATCP 22
Hemp and affecting small businesses

Notices of Public Hearing and Comment Period for Statements of Scope

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
SS 005-26 Notice of Preliminary Hearing
Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF)
ch. ETF 70
Technical changes to ETF rules related to the wisconsin deferred compensation program
SS 010-26 Notice of Preliminary Hearing
Dentistry Examining Board (DE)
ch. DE 1
ch. DE 3
ch. DE 5
Scope of practice for dental hygienists
SS 011-26 Notice of Preliminary Hearing
Dentistry Examining Board (DE)
ch. DE 11
Sedation permits obsolete provisions

Notices of Submittal of Proposed Rules to Legislative Council Clearinghouse

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 26-020
Cosmetology Examining Board (Cos)
ch. Cos 1
ch. Cos 2
ch. Cos 4
ch. Cos 5
ch. Cos 6
Education and approved formal training

Rule-Making Notices (Hearing Notices)

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 26-020
Cosmetology Examining Board (Cos)
ch. Cos 1
ch. Cos 2
ch. Cos 4
ch. Cos 5
ch. Cos 6
Education and approved formal training

Notices of Submittal of Rules to Legislature in Final Draft Form

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 25-034
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Chs. ATCP 90-139; Trade and Consumer Protection
ch. ATCP 92
Weights and measures
CR 25-074
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Chs. ATCP 20-54; Agricultural Resource Management
ch. ATCP 29
Pesticide use and control
CR 25-075
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (ATCP)
Chs. ATCP 10-19; Animal Health
ch. ATCP 10
ch. ATCP 12
Swine PRRS and PEDv
CR 25-096
Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
Chs. DFI-CCS 1-25; Department of Financial Institutions-Corporate and Consumer Services
ch. DFI-CCS 10
ch. DFI-CCS 11
Updating certain document search and filing fees and codifying agency interpretations relating to the administration and enforcement of ch. 202, Stats.

Final Permanent Rules Filed with LRB for Administrative Code Publication

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 25-063
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 800- ; Environmental Protection – Water Supply
ch. NR 809
Updating lead and copper requirements for public drinking water in order to be consistent with revised federal requirements

Public Notices

Document
Agency
Related to
Public Notice: Affirmative Action Order re. Scheduling 4-chloromethcathinone
Controlled Substances Board (CSB)
Listing 4-chloromethcathinone as a schedule I controlled substance
Public Notice: Notice Seeking Public Comment
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
New State-determined performance levels under the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) for the period FY2026-2027
Public Notice: Notice re. Expanding Chiropractic Services
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Allowing Medicaid to reimburse Medicaid coverable services that are in scope for chiropractors under state law

Final Rules Published in Administrative Code and Final Regulatory Flexibility Analyses

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 25-006
Effective: March 1, 2026
Veterinary Examining Board (VE)
ch. VE 1
Veterinarians
CR 25-013
Effective: March 1, 2026
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 800- ; Environmental Protection – Water Supply
ch. NR 810
ch. NR 811
ch. NR 812
Revisions to subch. III of ch. NR 812, Wis. Adm. Code, to update, correct and clarify existing code requirements and add requirements for new pump installations and water treatment and other specified code requirements within ch. NR 812, Wis. Adm. Code
CR 25-014
Effective: March 1, 2026
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 100-199; Environmental Protection – General
ch. NR 146
Revisions to ch. NR 146 related to water well driller, heat exchange driller, and pump installer licensing and registration, and drilling rig operator registration
CR 25-023
Effective: March 1, 2026
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 1-99; Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
ch. NR 10
The 2025 wildlife management spring hearing rule
CR 25-045
Effective: March 1, 2026
Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
Chs. DFI-Sec 1-36; Department of Financial Institutions-Securities
ch. DFI-Sec 1
ch. DFI-Sec 2
ch. DFI-Sec 3
ch. DFI-Sec 4
ch. DFI-Sec 5
ch. DFI-Sec 6
ch. DFI-Sec 7
ch. DFI-Sec 8
ch. DFI-Sec 9
ch. DFI-Sec 10
ch. DFI-Sec 11
ch. DFI-Sec 31
ch. DFI-Sec 32
ch. DFI-Sec 34
ch. DFI-Sec 35
Extending the validity of qualification exams if certain conditions are met, creating a registration exemption for certain merger and acquisition brokers, correcting cross-references, eliminating obsolete provisions, correcting errors, and modifying the structure of existing rules in nonsubstantive ways to improve clarity and meet current drafting standards
CR 25-051
Effective: March 1, 2026
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Chs. DHS 1-19; Management and Technology and Strategic Finance
Chs. DHS 30-100; Community Services
Chs. DHS 101-109; Medical Assistance
ch. DHS 13
ch. DHS 31
ch. DHS 105
ch. DHS 107
Crisis urgent care and observation facilities
CR 25-053
Effective: March 1, 2026
Real Estate Examining Board (REEB)
ch. REEB 12
Application requirements
CR 25-055
Effective: March 1, 2026
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Chs. DHS 1-19; Management and Technology and Strategic Finance
Chs. DHS 101-109; Medical Assistance
Chs. DHS 110-199; Health
Chs. DHS 250- ; Economic Support
ch. DHS 34
ch. DHS 35
ch. DHS 36
ch. DHS 40
ch. DHS 60
ch. DHS 61
ch. DHS 62
ch. DHS 63
ch. DHS 75
ch. DHS 90
ch. DHS 92
ch. DHS 94
ch. DHS 96
ch. DHS 97
ch. DHS 101
ch. DHS 103
ch. DHS 104
ch. DHS 105
ch. DHS 107
ch. DHS 109
ch. DHS 118 Appendix A
ch. DHS 124
ch. DHS 127
ch. DHS 129
ch. DHS 133
ch. DHS 134
ch. DHS 163
ch. DHS 252
ch. DHS 254
2023 Biennial review of administrative rules under s. 227.29, Stats.
CR 25-066
Effective: March 1, 2026
Chiropractic Examining Board (Chir)
ch. Chir 5
Continuing education
CR 25-071
Effective: March 1, 2026
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 35
ch. PI 48
ch. PI 49
Full-time equivalent determination for 4-year-old kindergarten students participating in the Private School Choice Programs and Special Needs Scholarship Program and affecting small businesses
CR 25-077
Effective: March 1, 2026
Real Estate Examining Board (REEB)
ch. REEB 24
Conduct and ethical practices for real estate licensees

Table of Administrative Code Provisions Revised in this Register

Revisions Table

Instructions For Inserting and Removing Administrative Code Chapters

Instructions For Inserting and Removing Administrative Code Chapters

Administrative Code Chapters Inserted By This Register

See the Table of Administrative Code Provisions Revised in this Register for a list of the added, modified, or removed, administrative code provisions contained in the chapters inserted or removed by this register. See the Final Rules Published in Administrative Code and Final Regulatory Analyses in this register to see the text of rules affecting changes to the chapters inserted or removed by this register.
Kind
Document
Related to
TOC
Department of Health Services (DHS), Chs. DHS 30-100; Community Services TOC
TOC
Department of Workforce Development (DWD), Chs. DWD 60-75; Vocational Rehabilitation TOC
Inserted
CSB 2
Additions To Schedules In SS. 961.14, 961.16, 961.18, 961.20 And 961.22, Stats.
Inserted
Chir 5
Continuing Education
Inserted
DCF 150 Appendix C
Appendix C Child Support Obligation of Low-Income Payers
Inserted
DCF 150 Appendix D
Appendix D Maximum Birth Cost Judgment Amounts for Low-Income Payers
Inserted
DFI-Sec 1
Title And Definitions
Inserted
DFI-Sec 2
Registration Exemptions And Federal Covered Security Notice Filings
Inserted
DFI-Sec 3
Registration Requirements And Procedures
Inserted
DFI-Sec 4
Registration Of Broker-Dealers And Agents
Inserted
DFI-Sec 5
Registration And Notice Filing Procedures For Investment Advisers, Federal Covered Investment Advisers, And Investment Adviser Representatives
Inserted
DFI-Sec 6
Fraudulent Practices
Inserted
DFI-Sec 7
General Provisions
Inserted
DFI-Sec 8
Administrative Procedure
Inserted
DFI-Sec 9
Forms
Inserted
DFI-Sec 10
Use Of Senior-Specific Certifications And Professional Designations
Inserted
DFI-Sec 11
Investment Adviser Representative Continuing Education
Inserted
DFI-Sec 31
Definitions
Inserted
DFI-Sec 32
Exemption And Registration Of Franchises
Inserted
DFI-Sec 34
Fraudulent And Prohibited Practices
Inserted
DFI-Sec 35
General Provisions
Inserted
DHS 13
Reporting And Investigation Of Caregiver Misconduct
Inserted
DHS 31
Crisis Urgent Care And Observation Facility Certification
Inserted
DHS 34
Emergency Mental Health Service Programs
Inserted
DHS 35
Outpatient Mental Health Clinics
Inserted
DHS 36
Comprehensive Community Services For Persons With Mental Disorders And Substance-Use Disorders
Inserted
DHS 40
Mental Health Day Treatment Services For Children
Inserted
DHS 60
Traffic And Conduct On State Treatment Institution Property
Inserted
DHS 61
Community Mental Health And Developmental Disabilities
Inserted
DHS 62
Assessment Of Drivers With Alcohol Or Controlled Substance Problems
Inserted
DHS 63
Community Support Programs For Chronically Mentally Ill Persons
Inserted
DHS 75
Community Substance Use Service Standards
Inserted
DHS 90
Early Intervention Services For Children From Birth To Age 3 With Developmental Needs
Inserted
DHS 92
Confidentiality Of Treatment Records
Inserted
DHS 94
Patient Rights And Resolution Of Patient Grievances
Inserted
DHS 97
Complaint Procedures For Inmates Of The Wisconsin Resource Center
Inserted
DHS 101
Introduction And Definitions
Inserted
DHS 103
Eligibility
Inserted
DHS 104
Recipient Rights And Duties
Inserted
DHS 105
Provider Certification
Inserted
DHS 107
Covered Services
Inserted
DHS 109
Senior Care
Inserted
DHS 118 Appendix A
Appendix A
Inserted
DHS 124
Hospitals
Inserted
DHS 127
Rural Medical Centers
Inserted
DHS 129
Certification Of Programs For Training And Testing Nurse Aides, Medication Aides And Feeding Assistants
Inserted
DHS 133
Home Health Agencies
Inserted
DHS 134
Facilities Serving People With Developmental Disabilities
Inserted
DHS 163
Certification For The Identification, Removal And Reduction Of Lead-Based Paint Hazards
Inserted
DHS 252
Electronic Benefit Transfer
Inserted
DHS 254
IM Worker Training
Inserted
DWD 60
Supervised Business Enterprises Operated By Blind Persons
Inserted
NR 10
Game And Hunting
Inserted
NR 146
Water Well Driller, Heat Exchange Driller, and Pump Installer Licensing and Registration; Drilling Rig Operator License
Inserted
NR 810
Requirements For The Operation And Maintenance Of Public Water Systems
Inserted
NR 811
Requirements For The Operation And Design Of Community Water Systems
Inserted
NR 812
Well Construction And Pump Installation
Inserted
PI 35
Milwaukee Parental Choice Program
Inserted
PI 48
Racine And Wisconsin Parental Choice Programs
Inserted
PI 49
Special Needs Scholarship Program
Inserted
REEB 12
Applications
Inserted
REEB 24
Conduct And Ethical Practices For Real Estate Licensees
Inserted
VE 1
Veterinarians

Administrative Code Chapters Removed By This Register

See the Table of Administrative Code Provisions Revised in this Register for a list of the added, modified, or removed, administrative code provisions contained in the chapters inserted or removed by this register. See the Final Rules Published in Administrative Code and Final Regulatory Analyses in this register to see the text of rules affecting changes to the chapters inserted or removed by this register.
Kind
Document
Related to
Removed
CSB 2
Additions To Schedules In SS. 961.14, 961.16, 961.18, 961.20 And 961.22, Stats.
Removed
Chir 5
Continuing Education
Removed
DCF 150 Appendix C
Appendix C Child Support Obligation of Low-Income Payers
Removed
DCF 150 Appendix D
Appendix D Maximum Birth Cost Judgment Amounts for Low-Income Payers
Removed
DFI-Sec 1
Title And Definitions
Removed
DFI-Sec 2
Registration Exemptions And Federal Covered Security Notice Filings
Removed
DFI-Sec 3
Registration Requirements And Procedures
Removed
DFI-Sec 4
Registration Of Broker-Dealers And Agents
Removed
DFI-Sec 5
Registration And Notice Filing Procedures For Investment Advisers, Federal Covered Investment Advisers, And Investment Adviser Representatives
Removed
DFI-Sec 6
Fraudulent Practices
Removed
DFI-Sec 7
General Provisions
Removed
DFI-Sec 8
Administrative Procedure
Removed
DFI-Sec 9
Forms
Removed
DFI-Sec 10
Use Of Senior-Specific Certifications And Professional Designations
Removed
DFI-Sec 11
Investment Adviser Representative Continuing Education
Removed
DFI-Sec 31
Definitions
Removed
DFI-Sec 32
Exemption And Registration Of Franchises
Removed
DFI-Sec 34
Fraudulent And Prohibited Practices
Removed
DFI-Sec 35
General Provisions
Removed
DHS 13
Reporting And Investigation Of Caregiver Misconduct
Removed
DHS 34
Emergency Mental Health Service Programs
Removed
DHS 35
Outpatient Mental Health Clinics
Removed
DHS 36
Comprehensive Community Services For Persons With Mental Disorders And Substance-Use Disorders
Removed
DHS 40
Mental Health Day Treatment Services For Children
Removed
DHS 60
Traffic And Conduct On State Treatment Institution Property
Removed
DHS 61
Community Mental Health And Developmental Disabilities
Removed
DHS 62
Assessment Of Drivers With Alcohol Or Controlled Substance Problems
Removed
DHS 63
Community Support Programs For Chronically Mentally Ill Persons
Removed
DHS 75
Community Substance Use Service Standards
Removed
DHS 90
Early Intervention Services For Children From Birth To Age 3 With Developmental Needs
Removed
DHS 92
Confidentiality Of Treatment Records
Removed
DHS 94
Patient Rights And Resolution Of Patient Grievances
Removed
DHS 96
Waiver By Forensic Patients Of Good Time Or Entitlement To Mandatory Release
Removed
DHS 97
Complaint Procedures For Inmates Of The Wisconsin Resource Center
Removed
DHS 101
Introduction And Definitions
Removed
DHS 103
Eligibility
Removed
DHS 104
Recipient Rights And Duties
Removed
DHS 105
Provider Certification
Removed
DHS 107
Covered Services
Removed
DHS 109
Senior Care
Removed
DHS 118 Appendix A
Appendix A
Removed
DHS 124
Hospitals
Removed
DHS 127
Rural Medical Centers
Removed
DHS 129
Certification Of Programs For Training And Testing Nurse Aides, Medication Aides And Feeding Assistants
Removed
DHS 133
Home Health Agencies
Removed
DHS 134
Facilities Serving People With Developmental Disabilities
Removed
DHS 163
Certification For The Identification, Removal And Reduction Of Lead-Based Paint Hazards
Removed
DHS 252
Electronic Benefit Transfer
Removed
DHS 254
IM Worker Training
Removed
DWD 60
Supervised Business Enterprises Operated By Blind Persons
Removed
DWD 60 Appendix
Appendix Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Operator's Agreement
Removed
NR 10
Game And Hunting
Removed
NR 146
Water Well Driller, Heat Exchange Driller, and Pump Installer Licensing and Registration; Drilling Rig Operator License
Removed
NR 810
Requirements For The Operation And Maintenance Of Public Water Systems
Removed
NR 811
Requirements For The Operation And Design Of Community Water Systems
Removed
NR 812
Well Construction And Pump Installation
Removed
PI 35
Milwaukee Parental Choice Program
Removed
PI 48
Racine And Wisconsin Parental Choice Programs
Removed
PI 49
Special Needs Scholarship Program
Removed
REEB 12
Applications
Removed
REEB 24
Conduct And Ethical Practices For Real Estate Licensees
Removed
VE 1
Veterinarians

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