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Wisconsin Administrative Register No. 835B

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

Publication Date: July 28, 2025
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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
EmR2509
Pending: Effective July 29, 2025
First Appearance
Department of Transportation (Trans)
ch. Trans 212
ch. Trans 213
Standards for bridge inspection for local bridge program
EmR2508
Expires: December 1, 2025
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 34
Creating a pre-student teaching school setting exception for the speech-language pathologist license
EmR2507
Expires: November 12, 2025
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
EmR2506
Expires: October 16, 2025
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 34
Modifying the 1-year, renewable license with stipulations for school psychologists
EmR2505
Expires: October 2, 2025
Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Ch. DWD 301; Migrant Labor
ch. DWD 301
Heat illness protections for migrant workers
EmR2504
Expires: September 7, 2025
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 1-99; Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
ch. NR 10
Revising white-tailed deer management unit boundaries.
EmR2503
Expires: August 23, 2025
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 34
Pre-student teaching requirements for supplementary area licenses
EmR2502
Expires: August 28, 2025
First Extension
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Chs. DHS 110-199; Health
ch. DHS 163
ch. DHS 181
ch. DHS 182
The definition of “lead exposure” in ch. DHS 163 and “lead poisoning or exposure” in chs. DHS 181 and 182
EmR2421
Expires: August 3, 2025
First Extension
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Chs. DHS 101-109; Medical Assistance
ch. DHS 105
ch. DHS 107
Child care coordination services
EmR2420
Expires: July 29, 2025
First Extension
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Chs. DCF 021-99; Safety and Permanence
ch. DCF 21
ch. DCF 37
ch. DCF 50
ch. DCF 55
ch. DCF 58
Extension of kinship care and long-term kinship care payments to like-kin and the definition of out-of-home care in child welfare rules
EmR2419
Expires: September 9, 2025
Second Extension
Department of Revenue (Tax)
ch. Tax 7
ch. Tax 8
Alcohol beverage regulation and taxation
EmR2418
Expires: September 5, 2025
Second Extension
Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Chs. DWD 801-810; Employment and Training
ch. DWD 802
Technical education equipment grants
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.
EmR2414
Expires: August 8, 2025
Second Extension
Department of Revenue (Tax)
ch. Tax 17
Innovation grant programs pursuant to 2023 Wisconsin Act 12
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
EmR1210
Expires: The date on which the permanent rules take effect, as provided in 2011 Wisconsin Act 169, section 21.
Department of Natural Resources (NR)
Chs. NR 1-99; Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation
ch. NR 10
ch. NR 12
ch. NR 19
The wolf hunting and trapping season and regulations and a depredation program.

Statements of Scope

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
SS 046-25
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Chs. DHS 110-199; Health
ch. DHS 118
Trauma care
SS 047-25
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
Chs. DHS 110-199; Health
ch. DHS 10
ch. DHS 34
ch. DHS 35
ch. DHS 36
ch. DHS 63
ch. DHS 75
ch. DHS 82
ch. DHS 83
ch. DHS 85
ch. DHS 89
ch. DHS 92
ch. DHS 94
ch. DHS 102
ch. DHS 103
ch. DHS 105
ch. DHS 107
ch. DHS 108
ch. DHS 109
ch. DHS 120
ch. DHS 122
ch. DHS 129
ch. DHS 132
ch. DHS 134
ch. DHS 137
2025 Biennial review of administrative rules under s. 227.29, Stats.
SS 048-25
Department of Transportation (Trans)
ch. Trans 233
Division of land abutting a state trunk highway or connecting highway

Notices of Submittal of Proposed Rules to Legislative Council Clearinghouse

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 25-053
Real Estate Examining Board (REEB)
ch. REEB 12
Application requirements

Rule-Making Notices (Hearing Notices)

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 25-049
Department of Transportation (Trans)
ch. Trans 154
Electronic odometer disclosure requirements
CR 25-050
Department of Revenue (Tax)
ch. Tax 7
ch. Tax 8
Alcohol beverage regulation pursuant to 2023 Wisconsin Act 73
CR 25-053
Real Estate Examining Board (REEB)
ch. REEB 12
Application requirements

Final Permanent Rules Filed with LRB for Administrative Code Publication

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 23-007
Department of Safety and Professional Services (SPS)
Chs. SPS 301-399 ; Safety, Buildings, and Environment
Chs. SPS 361-366; Commercial Building Code
ch. SPS 361
ch. SPS 362
ch. SPS 364
ch. SPS 365
ch. SPS 366
Commercial building code
CR 24-083
Controlled Substances Board (CSB)
ch. CSB 2
Scheduling 5 synthetic cannabinoids
CR 24-084
Controlled Substances Board (CSB)
ch. CSB 2
Scheduling ADB-BUTINACA, a-PiHP, and 3-MMC
CR 24-085
Controlled Substances Board (CSB)
ch. CSB 2
Scheduling 2-methyl AP–237

Emergency Rules Filed with Legislative Reference Bureau

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
EmR2509
Department of Transportation (Trans)
ch. Trans 212
ch. Trans 213
Standards for bridge inspection for local bridge program

Executive Orders

Document
Related to
EO 270
A proclamation that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for Van Dyne Fire Department Safety Officer, Firefighter, and Emergency Medical Responder Amie Sue Lee

Final Rules Published in Administrative Code and Final Regulatory Flexibility Analyses

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
CR 24-025
Effective: August 1, 2025
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Chs. DHS 110-199; Health
ch. DHS 115
Screening of newborns for congenital disorders
CR 24-032
Effective: August 1, 2025
Elections Commission (EL)
ch. EL 4
Conduct, regulation, and accommodation of election observers
CR 24-042
Effective: August 1, 2025
Public Defender Board (PD)
ch. PD 1
ch. PD 4
Appeals to the Board for certification and billing decisions of the State Public Defender for Private Bar Attorneys and what considerations the State Public Defender must consider before adjusting a bill
CR 24-050
Effective: August 1, 2025
Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board (OT)
ch. OT 1
ch. OT 2
ch. OT 3
ch. OT 4
ch. OT 5
Implementation of the occupational therapy licensure compact
CR 24-056
Effective: August 1, 2025
Public Service Commission (PSC)
ch. PSC 135
Gas safety
CR 24-065
Effective: August 1, 2025
Department of Corrections (DOC)
ch. DOC 346
Secure detention for juveniles
CR 24-082
Effective: August 1, 2025
Department of Health Services (DHS)
Chs. DHS 110-199; Health
ch. DHS 163
ch. DHS 181
ch. DHS 182
The definition of “lead poisoning or exposure” when reporting blood lead test results
CR 24-090
Effective: August 1, 2025
Department of Revenue (Tax)
ch. Tax 21
Innovation grant programs pursuant to 2023 Wisconsin Act 12
CR 24-094
Effective: August 1, 2025
Dentistry Examining Board (DE)
ch. DE 1
ch. DE 2
ch. DE 3
ch. DE 5
ch. DE 6
ch. DE 7
ch. DE 8
ch. DE 10
ch. DE 11
ch. DE 12
ch. DE 13
ch. DE 14
ch. DE 15
ch. DE 17
Licensure of dental therapists
CR 25-005
Effective: August 1, 2025
Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Chs. DWD 80-81; Worker’s Compensation
ch. DWD 80
Minor and technical changes to the Worker's Compensation Program
CR 25-007
Effective: August 1, 2025
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
ch. PI 34
The out-of-state pathway for educator licensure

Legislative Acts Modifying or Repealing Rules

Document
Agency
Chapter Groups
Chapters
Related to
2025 Wisconsin Act 15 (DCF)
Effective: July 3, 2025
Note: Sections 361b and 362b effective August 1, 2027.
Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Chs. DCF 201-252; Early Care and Education
ch. DCF 251
State finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature
2025 Wisconsin Act 15 (SPS)
Effective: July 4, 2025
Department of Safety and Professional Services (SPS)
Chs. SPS 361-366; Commercial Building Code
ch. SPS 361
State finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature

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 Corrections (DOC) TOC
TOC
Department of Revenue (Tax) TOC
TOC
Elections Commission (EL) TOC
Inserted
ATCP 29
Pesticide Use And Control
Inserted
ATCP 92
Weights And Measures
Inserted
DCF 251
Group Child Care Centers And Child Care Programs Established Or Contracted For By School Boards
Inserted
DE 1
Authority And Definitions
Inserted
DE 2
Licensure
Inserted
DE 3
Practice Of Dental Hygiene
Inserted
DE 5
Standards Of Conduct
Inserted
DE 6
Unprofessional Advertising
Inserted
DE 7
Certification Of Dental Hygienists To Administer Local Anesthesia
Inserted
DE 8
Patient Dental Record Retention
Inserted
DE 10
Mobile Dentistry
Inserted
DE 11
Anesthesia
Inserted
DE 12
Delegation Of Functions To Unlicensed Persons
Inserted
DE 13
Continuing Education
Inserted
DE 14
Informed Consent
Inserted
DE 15
Certification Of Dental Hygienists To Administer Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Analgesia
Inserted
DE 17
Practice Of Dental Therapy
Inserted
DHS 115
Screening Of Newborns For Congenital Disorders
Inserted
DHS 163
Certification For The Identification, Removal And Reduction Of Lead-Based Paint Hazards
Inserted
DHS 181
Reporting Of Blood Lead Test Results
Inserted
DHS 182
Lead Poisoning Or Lead Exposure Prevention Grants
Inserted
DOC 346
Secure Detention For Youth
Inserted
DOC 373
Youth Conduct In Type 1 Secured Correctional Facilities
Inserted
DWD 80
Worker's Compensation
Inserted
EL 4
Election Observers
Inserted
NR 10
Game And Hunting
Inserted
NR 661
Hazardous Waste Identification And Listing
Inserted
NR 668
Hazardous Waste Land Disposal Restrictions
Inserted
NR 673
Universal Waste Management Standards
Inserted
OT 1
Definitions
Inserted
OT 2
Licensure Of Occupational Therapists And Occupational Therapy Assistants
Inserted
OT 3
Biennial License Renewal
Inserted
OT 4
Practice And Supervision
Inserted
OT 5
Unprofessional Conduct
Inserted
PD 1
Certification
Inserted
PD 4
Private Attorney Payment
Inserted
PI 34
Educator Licenses
Inserted
PSC 135
Gas Safety
Inserted
SPS 361
Administration And Enforcement
Inserted
Tax 21
Inserted
Trans 104
Examination Procedures For Operator's License
Inserted
VA 1
General Provisions
Inserted
VA 11
Veterans Outreach And Recovery Program
Inserted
VA 13
Veterans Housing and Recovery Program

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
ATCP 29
Pesticide Use And Control
Removed
ATCP 92
Weights And Measures
Removed
DCF 251
Group Child Care Centers And Child Care Programs Established Or Contracted For By School Boards
Removed
DE 1
Authority And Definitions
Removed
DE 2
Licensure
Removed
DE 3
Practice Of Dental Hygiene
Removed
DE 5
Standards Of Conduct
Removed
DE 6
Unprofessional Advertising
Removed
DE 7
Certification Of Dental Hygienists To Administer Local Anesthesia
Removed
DE 8
Patient Dental Record Retention
Removed
DE 10
Mobile Dentistry
Removed
DE 11
Anesthesia
Removed
DE 12
Delegation Of Functions To Unlicensed Persons
Removed
DE 13
Continuing Education
Removed
DE 14
Informed Consent
Removed
DE 15
Certification Of Dental Hygienists To Administer Nitrous Oxide Inhalation Analgesia
Removed
DE 17
Practice Of Dental Therapy
Removed
DHS 115
Screening Of Newborns For Congenital Disorders
Removed
DHS 163
Certification For The Identification, Removal And Reduction Of Lead-Based Paint Hazards
Removed
DHS 181
Reporting Of Blood Lead Test Results
Removed
DHS 182
Lead Poisoning Or Lead Exposure Prevention Grants
Removed
DOC 346
Secure Detention For Juveniles
Removed
DOC 373
Youth Conduct In Type 1 Secured Correctional Facilities
Removed
DWD 80
Worker's Compensation
Removed
NR 10
Game And Hunting
Removed
NR 661
Hazardous Waste Identification And Listing
Removed
NR 668
Hazardous Waste Land Disposal Restrictions
Removed
NR 673
Universal Waste Management Standards
Removed
OT 1
Definitions
Removed
OT 2
Licensure Of Occupational Therapists And Occupational Therapy Assistants
Removed
OT 3
Biennial License Renewal
Removed
OT 4
Practice And Supervision
Removed
OT 5
Unprofessional Conduct
Removed
PD 1
Certification
Removed
PD 4
Private Attorney Payment
Removed
PI 34
Educator Licenses
Removed
PSC 135
Gas Safety
Removed
SPS 361
Administration And Enforcement
Removed
Trans 104
Examination Procedures For Operator's License
Removed
VA 1
General Provisions
Removed
VA 11
Veterans Outreach And Recovery Program
Removed
VA 13
Veterans Housing and Recovery Program

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