Bill > SB107

This bill modifies Wisconsin's mental health treatment laws to provide more autonomy for minors aged 14 and older in seeking mental health services. Specifically, the bill changes the consent requirements for mental health treatment, allowing minors 14 years and older to either independently consent to or refuse treatment for mental illness, developmental disability, alcoholism, or drug abuse. The legislation introduces a review process where if a minor or their parent/guardian disagrees with a treatment decision, they can petition the court to review the appropriateness of the treatment. The bill establishes detailed procedures for filing petitions, holding hearings, and making determinations about a minor's mental health treatment, including provisions for independent evaluations and legal representation. Under the new law, for minors 14 and older, either the minor or their parent/guardian can provide consent for treatment, and if there is a disagreement, there are formal mechanisms to resolve disputes, such as mental health review hearings and potential court interventions. The changes aim to balance the rights of minors to access mental health services with appropriate safeguards and parental involvement, recognizing that teenagers may have meaningful input into their own mental health care.

Health and Social Services

Joint Legislative Council

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb107