Amanda Nedweski, Wisconsin State Representative of 32nd District | Facebook
Amanda Nedweski, Wisconsin State Representative of 32nd District | Facebook
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "coverage of breast cancer screenings by the Medical Assistance program and health insurance policies and plans. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill mandates that health insurance policies and self-insured governmental health plans provide coverage for diagnostic breast examinations and supplemental breast screenings for individuals at increased risk of breast cancer or those with dense breast tissue, as defined by the latest guidelines of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network and the Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System by the American College of Radiology. The Medical Assistance program, the state's Medicaid program, is also required to cover these screenings. The bill prohibits cost-sharing for these exams unless it would disqualify an individual’s health savings account under federal regulations. Existing coverage rules for mammograms remain intact, with the bill expanding applicability to include preferred provider plans. This act becomes effective on the first day of the fourth month following its publication.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican-19th District), Representative Clinton M. Anderson (Democrat-45th District), Representative Deb Andraca (Democrat-23rd District), Representative Margaret Arney (Democrat-18th District), Representative Mike Bare (Democrat-80th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Tim Carpenter (Democrat-3rd District), Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democrat-18th District), and Senator Dora E. Drake (Democrat-4th District), along 55 other co-sponsors.
Amanda M. Nedweski has co-authored or authored another 36 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Nedweski graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 1998 with a BA.
Nedweski, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 32nd Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Tyler August.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB263 | 05/19/2025 | Coverage of breast cancer screenings by the Medical Assistance program and health insurance policies and plans. (FE) |
| AB61 | 02/24/2025 | Injuring or killing a police or fire animal and providing a penalty |
| AB39 | 02/17/2025 | Requiring state employees to perform their work at the offices of their employer |
| AB4 | 02/03/2025 | Required instruction in civics in the elementary and high school grades, high school graduation requirements, and private school educational program criteria. (FE) |
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