Senate Bill 107 amends Wisconsin laws concerning consent for mental health treatment for minors aged 14 and older. The bill allows either the minor or their parent or guardian to consent to outpatient or inpatient treatment, eliminating the requirement for mutual consent. If a parent consents without the minor's agreement, a court petition must be filed to review the treatment's appropriateness. The bill also establishes procedures for cases where either party refuses consent, including notifying local authorities and filing petitions for court review. Additionally, it modifies the inpatient admission process, allowing treatment facility directors to notify local county corporation counsel if a minor refuses to join an admission application, prompting a court review.

The bill further specifies that minors whose parent or guardian requests discharge in writing must be discharged within 48 hours, barring emergency detention or commitment petitions. It allows minors to request a court hearing to evaluate the appropriateness of their admission if not discharged. Importantly, the bill states that a parent or guardian's informed consent is not necessary if the minor, aged 14 or older, has provided their own consent. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline the consent process for mental health treatment while ensuring legal reviews are conducted when necessary, thereby safeguarding minors' rights and interests in treatment decisions.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 51.13(1)(b), 51.13, 51.13(1)(c), 51.13(3)(am), 51.13(4)(a)(intro.), 51.13(4)(a)3, 51.13(4)(d), 51.13(4)(g)1.b, 51.13(6)(a)2, 51.13(7)(a), 51.13(7)(b)3, 51.13(7)(b)5, 51.13(7)(c), 51.14(3)(a), 51.14, 51.14(3)(f), 51.14(3)(g), 51.14(3)(h)(intro.), 51.14(3)(j)