Assembly Bill 577 proposes amendments to the funding structure for the birth defect prevention and surveillance system administered by the Department of Health Services (DHS) in Wisconsin. The bill increases the annual allocation for this system from $95,000 to $500,000, ensuring enhanced financial support for its operations. Additionally, it authorizes an increase of 3.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions within DHS, funded through program revenue, to assist in maintaining the system.

The bill also includes fiscal changes that raise the appropriation amounts for the DHS by $405,000 for both the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years, specifically designated for the birth defect prevention and surveillance system. These changes aim to strengthen the state's capacity to monitor and prevent birth defects in children under the age of two, thereby improving public health outcomes.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 253.12(7), 253.12