The Senate Committee on Health and the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care convened on March 12, 2025, to discuss several key issues related to population growth and reproductive health legislation in Wisconsin. A significant focus of the meeting was the opposition to certain forms of contraception and the promotion of natural family planning methods.

During the session, representatives from Pro Life Wisconsin expressed their strong opposition to legislation that would make hormonal contraceptives more accessible. They argued that such measures contribute to a "contraceptive mentality," where unintended pregnancies are viewed as problems rather than blessings. The organization advocates for natural methods of family planning, emphasizing their effectiveness and moral alignment with pro-life values.

The discussion highlighted various proposals aimed at incentivizing natural population growth, including tax credits for dependent children and funding for pregnancy care centers. Proponents of these measures believe they could help address declining birth rates in the state.

The committee also reviewed SB 42, a bill related to contraceptive access, which faced significant opposition from Pro Life Wisconsin. They urged committee members not to recommend the bill for passage, citing both moral and scientific concerns regarding the nature of hormonal contraceptives.

As the meeting concluded, the committee prepared to address additional bills, including SB 43 and SB 70, indicating ongoing legislative activity surrounding health and family planning issues in Wisconsin. The discussions reflect a broader debate on reproductive health policies and their implications for population growth in the state.