Rick Gundrum, Wisconsin State Representative for 58th District | Facebook
Rick Gundrum, Wisconsin State Representative for 58th District | Facebook
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill creates a framework for registering out-of-state health care providers to deliver telehealth services in Wisconsin, effective the first day of the seventh month after publication. The providers, who must hold active and unencumbered credentials from another state, are required to register with the Department of Safety and Professional Services or a relevant credentialing board. They must not have faced disciplinary actions limiting their credentials in the last five years and must appoint an agent in Wisconsin for service of process. The bill prohibits these providers from opening physical offices or delivering in-person care without obtaining a Wisconsin credential. Registered telehealth providers must maintain medical malpractice insurance akin to that required of similarly credentialed in-state providers. Providers must notify authorities of any changes in their credential status within five business days, with failure to do so or any breach of the bill's provisions prompting possible disciplinary action. The department is tasked with maintaining a public list of registered telehealth providers, including professional details and five-year disciplinary histories. Registration and renewals adhere to specified dates tied to the health care provider's practice type.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Rob Stafsholt (Republican-10th District), Representative Benjamin Franklin (Republican-88th District), Representative Chanz J. Green (Republican-74th District), Representative Daniel Knodl (Republican-24th District), Representative Paul Melotik (Republican-22nd District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Romaine Robert Quinn (Republican-25th District), along three other co-sponsors.
Rick Gundrum has co-authored or authored another 81 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Gundrum graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Washington County with an AS and again from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a BS.
Gundrum, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2018 to represent the state's 58th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Bob Gannon.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB212 | 04/23/2025 | Registration of out-of-state health care providers to provide telehealth services. (FE) |
| AB200 | 04/15/2025 | Applying the motor vehicle fuel tax supplier’s administrative allowance to diesel fuel, a motor vehicle fuel tax refund for evaporation losses, and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| AB156 | 04/02/2025 | Requiring child sexual abuse prevention education. (FE) |
| AB134 | 03/13/2025 | The effective date of certain provisions contained in 2023 Wisconsin Act 126 |
| AB54 | 02/24/2025 | Utilization management controls for antipsychotic prescription drugs under the Medical Assistance program. (FE) |
| AB12 | 02/06/2025 | State agency status for certain physician assistants and advanced practice nurses who provide services without compensation for local health departments or school districts. (FE) |
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