Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWisconsinIntroduced
AB 1012: Relating to: the establishment of a family and medical leave insurance program; family leave to care for a family member and for the active duty of a family member; the employers that must allow an employee to take family or medical leave; allowing a local government to adopt ordinances requiring employers to provide leave benefits; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; granting rule-making authority; making an appropriation; and providing a penalty. (FE)
Francesca Hong
AB 1012 status: Introduced — Fiscal estimate received (updated Jun 16, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
58OUT OF 100
Score:58/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 85/100
Constitutionality75%
Bipartisan30%
Public opinion65%
Bill summary
Relating to: the establishment of a family and medical leave insurance program; family leave to care for a family member and for the active duty of a family member; the employers that must allow an employee to take family or medical leave; allowing a local government to adopt ordinances requiring employers to provide leave benefits; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; granting rule-making authority; making an appropriation; and providing a penalty. (FE). Currently in Assembly.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Provides wage replacement for employees on leave
- Reduces turnover through improved worker retention
- Establishes a dedicated state-managed insurance framework
Risks
- Increases administrative compliance costs for employers
- Potential for higher payroll tax obligations
- Burden of mandatory participation for small businesses
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Expands eligibility for family caretaking
- Supports active-duty family members
- Increases economic security for caregivers
Risks
- Inequities in benefit utilization across worker classes
- Potential for employer-employee conflict over leave terms
- Program accessibility barriers for non-traditional workers
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Formalizes state authority for leave administration
- Creates a transparent framework for program eligibility
- Establishes clear penalties for non-compliance
Risks
- Exemption from standard emergency rule procedures
- Exemption from standard rule-making procedures
- Reduced oversight for administrative rule changes
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Increases access to medical leave for recovery
- Encourages timely care of family members
- Reduces health-related financial stress
Risks
- Eligibility gaps for certain health conditions
- Administrative hurdles for accessing medical leave
- Potential denial of claims based on narrow standards
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Proposed exemptions from standard rule-making procedures reduce oversight
Analysis scope
Analysis based on abstract summary; full bill text not provided
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