Administrative Rules
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope SS 032-23, Governor's approval 5/18/23
Scope Expiration Date: 11/22/25
Promulgation Type: Omnibus rule revision
Promulgation Status: Public hearing and post Legislative Council review
- Comments on economic impact: 7/7/25 - 7/21/25
- Clearinghouse submittal: 8/6/25 - CR 25-055
- Public hearing scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2025 3:00pm-4:00pm
Active Notices/Solicitations: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD
Chapters DHS 34, 35, 36, 40, 60, 61, 62, 63, 75, 90, 92, 94, 96, 97, 101, 103, 104, 105, 107, 109, 118, 124, 127, 129, 133, 134, 163, 252, 254
Clearinghouse Rule Number CR 25-055
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Health Services (“the Department”) will hold a public hearing on a permanent rule, amending DHS 34, 35, 36, 40, 60, 61, 62, 63, 75, 90, 92, 94, 96, 97, 101, 103, 104, 105, 107, 109, 118, 124, 127, 129, 133, 134, 163, 252, 254, relating to revisions under s. 227.29, Stats., for the 2023 biennial review of rules.
HEARING INFORMATION
Date and Time:
Friday, September 26, 2025 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Location:
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Analysis and text of the rule
Analysis of the rule and the proposed rule text:CR 25-055 Rule Text
Fiscal estimate - economic impact analysis
The fiscal estimate and economic impact analysis for the proposed rule: CR 25-055 Economic Impact Analysis
Public comments and deadline for submission
Comments may be provided at the hearing, or submitted to the Department until Friday, September 26, 2025 by 11:59 PM by:
- Accessing the Department’s Administrative Rules website and selecting the "SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT" link at the top of this rule project tab.
- Submitting a comment through the Wisconsin State Legislature’s website:
Submit Feedback on CR 25-055 - Mailing written comments to:
Jackson Keuler
Administrative Rules Officer
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Office of Legal Counsel
1 W. Wilson St., Rm. 651
Madison, WI 53703
Email: Jackson.Keuler@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Initial regulatory flexibility analysis
The proposed rule will not have an effect on small businesses, as defined under s. 227.114 (1), Stats.
Small business regulatory review coordinator
Jackson Keuler
Administrative Rules Officer
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Office of Legal Counsel
1 W. Wilson St., Rm. 651
Madison, WI 53703
Email: Jackson.Keuler@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Agency contact
Mark Thompson Attorney Supervisor
WI Dept. of Health Services
Office of Legal Counsel
1 W. Wilson St., Rm. 651
Madison, WI 53703
Email: Mark.Thompson@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Accessibility
English
The Department of Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. If you need accommodations because of a disability or need an interpreter or translator, or if you need this material in another language or in an alternate format, you may request assistance to participate by contacting Mark Thompson at 608-266-1279. You must make your request at least 7 days before the activity.
Department Contact: Mark Thompson (Rules Attorney) Mark.Thompson@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope SS 047-25, Governor's approval 7/17/25
Scope Expiration Date: 1/28/28
Promulgation Type: Omnibus rule revision
Promulgation Status: rule drafting
Active Notices/Solicitations: None
Department Contact: Mark Thompson (Rules Attorney) Mark.Thompson@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
Current and New Rule Text: New rule ch. DHS 31, ch. DHS 105, ch DHS 107
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope SS 070-24, Governor's approval 6/27/24
Scope Expiration Date: 1/8/27
Promulgation Type: Emergency and permanent rule revision
Promulgation Status:
Permanent rule: Post public hearing, drafting rulemaking report to legislature and finalizing proposed rule order
- Preliminary public hearing held 7/16/24
- Preliminary public commenting period open until 7/16/24
- Advisory committee meetings: 8/5/24, 8/26/24, 9/16/24, 10/7/24, 10/28/24, 11/18/24, and 12/9/24
- Comments on economic impact: 4/21/25 - 5/21/25
- Clearinghouse submittal: 7/16/25 - CR 25-051
- Public held 9/9/25
Emergency rule: Active - EmR 2507
- Governor's Office emergency rule order submittal: 5/22/25
- Governor's Office approval of emergency rule: 6/5/25
- Emergency rule publication and start date: 6/16/25
- Date filed with Legislative Reference Bureau: 6/10/25
- Public hearing held 9/9/25
- Expiration date: 11/12/25
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Sarah Coyle (Rules Coordinator) Sarah.Coyle@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
Current and New Rule Text: New rule ch. DHS 33
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope SS 080-24, Governor's approval 7/18/24
Scope Expiration Date: 1/22/27
Promulgation Type: Emergency and permanent rule revision
Promulgation Status: Rule drafting and revision and preparing for 14-day economic impact public comment period
- Preliminary public hearing held 9/6/24
- Preliminary public commenting period open until 9/6/24
- Advisory committee meetings: 10/11/24, 10/22/24, 11/12/24, and 12/12/24
- Comments on economic impact: pending
Active Notices/Solicitations: None
Department Contact: Sarah Coyle (Rules Coordinator) Sarah.Coyle@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
Current and New Rule Text: New rule ch. DHS 72, ch. DHS 105, ch DHS 107
Statement of Scope: Revised Statement of Scope SS 074-22, Governor's approval 8/25/22. This revised statement of scope modifies SS 138-20, which was published in Register No. 778B on October 26, 2020.
Scope Expiration: 2/28/25
Promulgation Type: Emergency and permanent rule revision
Promulgation Status: Legislative Reference Bureau publication
- Preliminary public hearing held 10/4/22
- Preliminary public hearing held 11/14/22
- Preliminary public commenting period open until 11/14/22
- Advisory committee meetings: 5/10/23, 7/31/23, 8/31/23, 9/29/23, 10/25, 11/2, and 11/29
- Comments on economic impact: 8/12/24 - 9/11/24
- Clearinghouse submittal: 10/22/24 - CR 24-081
- Public hearing scheduled for December 18, 2024 - 2 - 3 p.m.
- Public comment period open until 12/18/24
- Governor's Office proposed rule order submittal: 1/27/25
- Legislative review: 2/19/25
- Legislative Reference Bureau submission: 8/14/25
- Effective date: 11/1/25
Active Notices/Solicitations: None
Department Contact: Sarah Coyle (Rules Coordinator) Sarah.Coyle@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
Current Rule Text: chs. DHS 75, 101, 105, and 107
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope SS 047-24, Governor's approval 5/2/24
Scope Expiration Date: 11/13/26
Promulgation Type: Permanent and emergency rule revision
Promulgation Status:
Permanent rule: Legislative Council review and preparing for public hearing
- Advisory committee meetings: 11/22/24 and 12/17/24
- Comments on economic impact: 5/12/25 - 5/26/25
- Clearinghouse submittal: 7/28/25 - CR 25-054
- Public hearing: scheduled for September 29, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm
Emergency rule: Active - EmR 2511
- Governor's Office emergency rule order submittal: 7/18/25
- Governor's Office approval of emergency rule: 7/28/25
- Emergency rule publication and start date: 8/11/25
- Date filed with Legislative Reference Bureau: 8/8/25
- Public hearing: scheduled for September 29, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Expiration date: 1/7/26
Active Notices/Solicitations: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD
Chapters DHS 75, 101, 104, 105, and 107
Clearinghouse Rule Number CR 25-054
Emergency Rule Number EmR 2511
Notice is hereby given that the Department of Health Services (“the Department”) will hold a public hearing on an emergency and permanent rule, amending DHS 75, 101, 104, 105, and 107, relating to community substance use services standards and reimbursement for certain substance use services.
HEARING INFORMATION
Date and Time:
Monday, September 29, 2025 11:00am – 12:00pm
Location:
Microsoft Teams: Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 257 502 954 275 6
Passcode: ZQ2i5BQ6
Dial in by phone
+1 608-571-2209,,758271648# United States, Madison
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 758 271 648#
Analysis and text of the rule
Analysis of the rule and the proposed rule text: CR 25-054 Rule Text
The emergency rule: EmR 2511 Emergency Rule Text
Fiscal estimate - economic impact analysis
The fiscal estimate and economic impact analysis for the proposed rule:CR 25-054 Economic Impact Analysis
The fiscal estimate and economic impact analysis for the emergency rule: EmR 2511 Fiscal Estimate
Public comments and deadline for submission
Comments may be provided at the hearing, or submitted to the Department until September 29th by 11:59 PM by:
- Accessing the Department’s Administrative Rules website and selecting the "SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT" link at the top of this rule project tab.
- Submitting a comment through the Wisconsin State Legislature’s website:
Submit Feedback on CR 25-054
Submit Feedback on EmR 2511 - Mailing written comments to:
Sukhvir Singh
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Division of Care and Treatment Services
201 E. Washington Ave.
Madison, WI 53703
Email: Sukhvir.singh@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Initial regulatory flexibility analysis
The proposed rule will not have an effect on small businesses, as defined under s. 227.114 (1), Stats.
Small business regulatory review coordinator
Jackson Keuler
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Office of Legal Counsel
1 W. Wilson St., Rm. 651
Madison, WI 53703
Email: Jackson.Keuler@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Agency contact
Kimberly Granger
WI Dept. of Health Services
Division of Care and Treatment Services
201 E Washington Ave
Madison, WI 53703
Email: kimberlyl.granger@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Accessibility
English
The Department of Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. If you need accommodations because of a disability or need an interpreter or translator, or if you need this material in another language or in an alternate format, you may request assistance to participate by contacting Sukhvir Singh at 608-261-7783. You must make your request at least seven days before the activity.
Department Contact: Sarah Coyle (Rules Coordinator) Sarah.Coyle@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 88
Statement of Scope: Revised Statement of Scope SS 066-24, Governor's approval 5/30/24. This revised statement of scope modifies SS 108-21, which was published in Register No. 792A1 on December 6, 2021.
Scope Expiration: 12/3/26
Promulgation Type: Rule revision
Promulgation Status: economic impact analysis drafting and review
- Advisory committee meetings: 2/12/25, 3/5/25
- Comments on economic impact: 7/14/25 through 9/12/25
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Jessica Holland (Rules Coordinator) JessicaM.Holland@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 105, ch DHS 107
Statement of Scope: Revised Statement of Scope SS 037-24, Governor's approval 3/14/24. This revised statement of scope modifies SS 012-23, which was published in Register No. 805B on January 30, 2023.
Scope Expiration: 9/25/26
Promulgation Type: Permanent rule revision
Promulgation Status: Legislative Reference Bureau publication
- Preliminary public hearing held 5/9/24
- Preliminary public hearing commenting period open until 5/9/24
- Comments on economic impact: 11/18/24 through 12/17/24
- Submission to Clearinghouse: 1/17/25 - CR 25-004
- Public hearing held 2/27/25
- Governor's Office proposed rule order submittal: 5/23/25
- Legislative review: 6/25/25
- Legislative Reference Bureau resubmission: 9/17/25
Active Notices/Solicitations: None
Department Contact: Allie Merfeld (Rules Coordinator) DHSDMSAdminRules@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 105, ch DHS 107
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope SS 097-24, Governor's approval 8/22/24
Scope Expiration: 3/9/27
Promulgation Type: Emergency rule
Promulgation Status: Active emergency rule EmR 2421
- Preliminary public hearing held 9/13/24
- Preliminary public hearing commenting period open until 9/13/24
- Governor's Office emergency rule order submittal: 11/22/24
- Governor's Office approval of emergency rule: 12/5/24
- Emergency rule publication and start date: 1/6/25
- Date filed with Legislative Reference Bureau: 12/18/24
- Public hearing held 2/27/25
- First emergency rule extension request: 5/2/25
- Second emergency rule extension request: 6/26/25
- Extended emergency rule expiration date: 10/2/25
Active Notices/Solicitations: None
Department Contact: Allie Merfeld (Rules Coordinator) DHSDMSAdminRules@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 105, ch DHS 107
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope SS 034-25, Governor's approval 5/28/25
Scope Expiration: 12/9/27
Promulgation Type: Permanent and emergency rule
Promulgation Status:
Permanent rule: 30-day economic impact public comment period
- Preliminary public hearing held 6/13/25
- Preliminary public hearing commenting period open until 6/13/25
- Comments on economic impact: 8/18/25 - 9/15/25
Emergency Rule: Active - EmR 2512
- Preliminary public hearing held 6/13/25
- Preliminary public hearing commenting period open until 6/13/25
- Governor's Office emergency rule order submittal: 7/18/25
- Governor's Office approval of emergency rule: 7/28/25
- Emergency rule publication and start date: 8/11/25
- Date filed with Legislative Reference Bureau: 8/8/25
- Expiration date: 1/7/26
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Allie Merfeld (Rules Coordinator) DHSDMSAdminRules@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 116
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope SS 081-24, Governor's approval 7/18/24
Scope Expiration: 1/22/27
Promulgation Type: Permanent rule revision
Promulgation Status: economic impact analysis drafting and review
- Advisory committee meetings: 2/12/25, 5/14/25
- Comments on economic impact: 8/18/25 - 9/1/25
- Submission to Clearinghouse: pending
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Jessica Przybylski (Rules Coordinator) Jessica.Przybylski1@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 118
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope SS 046-25, Governor's approval 7/17/25
Scope Expiration: 1/28/28
Promulgation Type: Permanent rule revision
Promulgation Status: rule drafting and advisory committee meetings
- Preliminary public hearing held 8/15/25
- Preliminary public hearing commenting period open until 8/15/25
- Advisory committee meetings: first meeting tentatively scheduled for 11/10/25
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Jessica Przybylski (Rules Coordinator) Jessica.Przybylski1@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 122
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope SS 036-25, Governor's approval 6/12/25
Scope Expiration: 12/16/27
Promulgation Type: Permanent and emergency rule
Promulgation Status:
Permanent rule: Legislative Council review
- Preliminary public hearing held 6/19/25
- Preliminary public hearing commenting period open until 6/19/25
- Comments on economic impact: 8/11/25 through 9/10/25
- Submission to Clearinghouse: 9/11/25
Emergency Rule: Active EmR 2510
- Preliminary public hearing held 6/19/25
- Preliminary public hearing commenting period open until 6/19/25
- Governor's Office emergency rule order submittal: 7/17/25
- Governor's Office approval of emergency rule: 7/28/25
- Emergency rule publication and start date: 8/1/25
- Date filed with Legislative Reference Bureau: 8/1/25
- Emergency rule expiration date: 12/28/25
Active Notices/Solicitations: none
Department Contact: Jessica Holland (Rules Coordinator) JessicaM.Holland@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.
Current Rule Text: ch. DHS 157
Statement of Scope: Statement of Scope SS 069-24, Governor's approval 6/20/24
Scope Expiration: 12/24/26
Promulgation Type: Permanent rule revision
Promulgation Status: Advisory committee meetings and rule drafting
- Advisory committee meetings: 9/30/25, and tentatively planned for 10/14/25 and 10/28/25
Active Notices/Solicitations: None
Department Contact: Jessica Przybylski (Rules Coordinator) Jessica.Przybylski1@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Note: Commenting, notification services, and rule documents may also be available through the State Legislature's administrative rule website.