Senate Bill 734 introduces new regulations regarding the prescription, use, and disposal of abortion-inducing drugs in Wisconsin. The bill mandates that physicians not only perform a physical examination and be present during the administration of the drug but also schedule a follow-up visit within seven days to assess the patient's condition. Additionally, physicians are required to provide patients with a catch kit and a medical waste bag for proper disposal of medical waste, along with instructions for their use. Violations of these new requirements, as well as existing ones, would result in a Class I felony charge.

Furthermore, the bill places responsibility on manufacturers of abortion-inducing drugs for the proper disposal of these drugs and any resulting endocrine disruptors. If such a disruptor is detected in wastewater, manufacturers must comply with the state's spills law, which includes notifying the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and mitigating environmental harm. The DNR is also tasked with requiring wastewater treatment plants to test for endocrine disruptors regularly. Violations of the new manufacturer responsibilities could incur a forfeiture of up to $20,000. The bill is set to take effect on May 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 253.105(1)(b), 253.105, 253.105(2)(intro.), 292.01(5), 292.01