Wisconsin § 252.041 - Compulsory vaccination during a state of emergency.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 252.041 — Compulsory vaccination during a state of emergency., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 252.041. Compulsory vaccination during a state of emergency.
252.041(1) (1) Except as provided in sub. (2) , during the period under which the department is designated as the lead state agency, as specified in s. 250.042 (2) , the department, as the public health authority, may do all of the following as necessary to address a public health emergency: 252.041(1)(a) (a) Order any individual to receive a vaccination unless the vaccination is reasonably likely to lead to serious harm to the individual or unless the individual, for reasons of religion or conscience, refuses to obtain the vaccination. 252.041(1)(b) (b) Isolate or quarantine, under s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 252.041
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 252.041 cover?
Section 252.041 ("Compulsory vaccination during a state of emergency.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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