04/02/2026
It was a great day as our members were able to be with the Governor Tony Evers as he signed the Fatality Review Teams bill today into law, AB/SB 192!
This bill establishes fatality review teams under state law. Current law does not address fatality review teams, though several types of such teams currently exist in Wisconsin based on voluntary efforts primarily organized by counties, with state-level technical assistance available for certain types of teams.
According to the Fatality Review Team Map from 2022, 48 counties in Wisconsin have created fatality review teams, including several counties that operate shared regional teams. However, according to the co-sponsorship memo, there are no clarifying state statutes for review teams to address what they can and canโt do, especially when it comes down to confidentiality and obtaining critical information from government entities.
Thank you to Governor Evers for continuing to prioritize prevention!
Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin Comprehensive Injury Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin Rock County Wisconsin Public Health