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 law enforcement can only be used if it is the least restrictive and most appropriate option, contingent upon federal approval for Medical Assistance funding. The bill also allows counties to request reimbursement from the Department of Health Services (DHS) for transportation costs, with DHS establishing standards for allowable costs.

The bill includes several amendments and new provisions, such as the creation of section 20.435 (5) (dm) for reimbursement funding and the addition of sections 49.45 (29x) (c) and (d) to outline the reimbursement process for minors receiving Medical Assistance. It amends existing statutes to ensure that counties can obtain reimbursement for transportation costs under specific conditions, including the necessity of federal approval for the reimbursement process. The changes will take effect on the first day of the seventh month following publication, or upon the effective date of federal approval if required.

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