Assembly Bill 112 modifies the consent process for mental health treatment for minors aged 14 and older in Wisconsin. The bill allows either the minor or their parent or guardian to consent to outpatient or inpatient treatment independently, eliminating the need for mutual consent. If a parent consents without the minor's agreement, a court petition must be filed to review the treatment's appropriateness. Additionally, if a minor refuses to join an application for inpatient admission, the facility director must notify local county corporation counsel, who is then required to file a petition for court review. The bill also removes the obligation for healthcare providers to seek parental consent in emergency situations for outpatient treatment.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions that enable a minor's parent or guardian to provide informed consent for outpatient treatment even if the minor refuses. It establishes that a minor aged 14 or older can request discharge from treatment within 48 hours if their parent or guardian submits a written request, and allows minors to petition the court for a hearing regarding the appropriateness of their admission if they are not discharged. The bill also mandates that mental health review officers hold hearings on consent issues within a specified timeframe, ensuring that minors' rights are respected while still involving parents in the treatment process.

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)