Assembly Bill 92 establishes a program within the Department of Health Services (DHS) to award grants for research into spinal cord injuries, focusing on innovative treatments and rehabilitation methods. The bill mandates that grant recipients present their findings at symposia organized by DHS, which can occur no more than once every two years. Additionally, it stipulates that no more than 8 percent of any grant award may be allocated for administrative costs. DHS is also required to submit annual reports to the legislature detailing grant recipients and their research purposes.

The bill creates a Spinal Cord Injury Council within DHS, composed of various stakeholders, including researchers from the University of Wisconsin, Marquette University, and the Medical College of Wisconsin, as well as individuals with spinal cord injuries and their families. The council is tasked with developing grant evaluation criteria, reviewing applications, and ensuring transparency through financial interest disclosures from its members. Initial appointments to the council will have staggered terms, with some members serving until July 1, 2027, and others until July 1, 2028.