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Introduced
08/29/2025
08/29/2025
In Committee
10/10/2025
10/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Health Services to award a onetime grant to Rogers Behavioral Health during fiscal year 2025-26 to construct and build an integrated mental health facility in the Chippewa Valley region of the state that includes a crisis stabilization unit, residential treatment center, partial hospitalization/intensive outpatient program, and supportive living to provide adolescents and adults with a full continuum of care for mental health issues. DHS may award the grant only if Rogers Behavioral Health submits both a letter of intent to use any grant awarded for constructing and building an integrated mental health facility as described in the bill and proof of purchase or lease of land. The bill establishes a new appropriation account to which an appropriation may be made to support this grant. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to award a one-time grant to Rogers Behavioral Health during fiscal year 2025-26 to construct an integrated mental health facility in the Chippewa Valley region. The facility will provide a comprehensive range of mental health services, including a crisis stabilization unit, residential treatment center, partial hospitalization/intensive outpatient program, and supportive living options for both adolescents and adults. To receive the grant, Rogers Behavioral Health must submit a letter of intent detailing their plans for the facility and provide proof of land purchase or lease. The bill establishes a new appropriation account specifically for this grant program, with the grant provisions set to be repealed on July 1, 2027. This legislation aims to improve mental health care access and treatment options in the Chippewa Valley region by supporting the development of a comprehensive, multi-service mental health facility.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (22)
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
Jesse James (R)*,
Howard Marklein (R)*,
Romaine Quinn (R)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Patrick Testin (R)*,
Cory Tomczyk (R)*,
David Armstrong (R),
Lindee Brill (R),
Calvin Callahan (R),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Cindi Duchow (R),
Karen Hurd (R),
Rob Kreibich (R),
Dave Maxey (R),
Clint Moses (R),
Jeff Mursau (R),
Todd Novak (R),
Pat Snyder (R),
Rob Summerfield (R),
Duke Tucker (R),
Last Action
Senator Ratcliff added as a coauthor (on 10/14/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb407 |
| Fiscal Note - SB407: Fiscal Estimate From DHS | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb407/sb407_dhs.pdf |
| SB407 ROCP for Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/mental_health_substance_abuse_prevention_children_and_families/1947215.pdf |
| Senate Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/SB407-SA1.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB407.pdf |
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