Assembly Bill 673 aims to prohibit the use of genetic software and devices produced by foreign adversaries in medical and research facilities within Wisconsin. Specifically, it bans the use of genetic sequencers and operational or research software for genetic analysis that are manufactured by entities classified as foreign adversaries, which currently include countries like China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela. The bill defines medical and research facilities as those that receive state funding and conduct genetic analysis or research related to the human genome. Additionally, it mandates that no human genome sequencing data of Wisconsin residents can be stored in locations within foreign adversaries' borders, ensuring that such data remains inaccessible to individuals in those countries.

The enforcement of this bill will be managed by the attorney general, who is authorized to investigate violations and can impose a forfeiture of $10,000 for each infraction related to the prohibited use of genetic devices or storage of genome data. The bill also clarifies that these restrictions do not apply to data collected during clinical trials or biomedical research studies that comply with specific federal regulations. Overall, the legislation seeks to safeguard sensitive genetic information from potential foreign threats while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.