Patrick Testin, Wisconsin State Senator for 24th District | www.facebook.com
Patrick Testin, Wisconsin State Senator for 24th District | www.facebook.com
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "requiring first responders to be trained to administer epinephrine delivery systems. (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 first responders, including conservation wardens, correctional officers, and emergency medical personnel, receive training on recognizing and managing severe allergic reactions with epinephrine delivery systems. The Department of Health Services is tasked with identifying organizations offering the necessary training and maintaining a list accessible on its website. Training will cover recognizing severe allergic reactions, proper storage and use of epinephrine delivery systems, and emergency procedures following administration. First responders must have these systems available at all times while on duty. Additionally, the department is authorized to distribute epinephrine delivery devices to trained responders or their employers to ensure availability for emergencies.
The bill was co-authored by Representative Scott Krug (Republican-72nd District), Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican-19th District), Senator LaTonya Johnson (Democrat-6th District), Senator Julian Bradley (Republican-28th District). It was co-sponsored by Representative Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District), Representative Calvin T. Callahan (Republican-35th District), and Representative Dean Kaufert (Republican-53rd District), along six other co-sponsors.
Patrick Testin has authored or co-authored another 17 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Testin graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point in 2011 with a BS.
Testin, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2017 to represent the state's 24th Senate district, replacing previous state senator Howard Marklein.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SB156 | 03/26/2025 | Requiring first responders to be trained to administer epinephrine delivery systems. (FE) |
| SB152 | 03/21/2025 | Financial eligibility for the Alzheimer’s family and caregiver support program. (FE) |
| SB113 | 03/07/2025 | A transition to grazing pilot program and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| SB96 | 03/07/2025 | Exempting certain electric vehicle charging stations located at a residence from the electric vehicle charging tax. (FE) |
| SB71 | 02/26/2025 | Ratification of the Dietitian Licensure Compact. (FE) |
| SB68 | 02/24/2025 | The prescription drug monitoring program. (FE) |
| SB24 | 02/05/2025 | Limitations on the total value of taxable property that may be included in, and the lifespan of, a tax incremental financing district created in the city of Middleton. (FE) |
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