Assembly Bill 668 proposes an amendment to Wisconsin's statutes regarding the competency of involuntarily committed individuals to refuse medication or treatment. Currently, a court must determine an individual's competency based on a report from a licensed physician. The bill expands this provision to allow an advanced practice registered nurse with expertise in psychiatric care to also conduct the necessary examination and provide a signed statement for the court. This change aims to streamline the process and provide more flexibility in assessing an individual's competency.

Additionally, the bill includes a nonstatutory provision that permits reports to be based on examinations by either a licensed physician or an advanced practice registered nurse during a specified period from the effective date until September 1, 2026. The amendment is set to take effect the day after publication, with the specific changes to the statute regarding competency taking effect on September 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 51.61(1)(g)3, 51.61