Senate Bill 111 aims to clarify the responsibilities and reimbursement processes for the transportation of minors approved for emergency detention in Wisconsin. The bill stipulates that the county approving the emergency detention is responsible for the transportation of the minor to the facility, including custody placement and transportation costs. Counties may contract with law enforcement agencies, ambulance services, or third-party vendors for this transportation, but the use of law enforcement is restricted to situations where it is the least restrictive and most appropriate option, contingent upon federal approval for Medical Assistance funding.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for reimbursement requests to the Department of Health Services (DHS) for transportation costs incurred by counties. It establishes that DHS may set standards for allowable costs and provides a framework for reimbursement under the Medical Assistance program for minors who are recipients. The bill also includes a placeholder for sufficient funding in the DHS budget to cover these transportation costs. Key amendments include changes to sections 49.45 and 51.15 of the statutes, which outline the reimbursement process and the responsibilities of counties regarding the transportation of minors for emergency detention.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 49.45(29x)(a), 49.45, 51.15(2)(e)(intro.), 51.15