Bill Description
Wisconsin families have a right to know if their drinking water might be contaminated. The one third of Wisconsinites who rely on private wells are rarely notified about nearby contamination. AB 635 & SB 628 would require the DNR to notify local health officials when they’ve identified groundwater contamination, giving those local health officials the tools they need to notify impacted people. This would ensure impacted people can take proactive steps to protect their families from drinking contaminated water.
Current Status
AB 635 was introduced on Nov. 7, 2025, and referred to the Assembly Committee on Environment. A public hearing was held on Jan. 8, 2026.
SB 628 was introduced on Nov. 14, 2025, and referred to the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Energy, and Veteran Affairs. A public hearing was held on Dec. 18, 2025, and the bill passed out of committee on Feb. 19, 2026.
Ask your legislators to support AB 635 & SB 628.
Committee History
| Committee | Status |
|---|---|
| Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Veteran and Military Affairs | Passed |
| Assembly Committee on Environment | Public Hearing Held |
Full Vote Data
Assembly: Public Hearing Held
Senate: Passed Committee
Governor: Awaiting Action
