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Yes: 90 • No: 7
WisconsinAB6682025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)House
An Act to amend 51.61 (1) (g) 3. of the statutes; Relating to: reports on the competency of involuntarily committed individuals to refuse medication or treatment based upon an examination by an advanced practice registered nurse.
Sponsored By: Scott Allen (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Daniel Knodl (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Court -- ProcedureMedical educationMental health -- Hospitals and institutesNurses
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Nurse exams can support involuntary treatment
Wisconsin allows qualified advanced practice registered nurses to examine people for court requests to override their right to refuse treatment. This applies after a final commitment order, except for people committed under the separate standard in section 51.20(1)(a)2.e. Starting the day after publication, a temporary rule allows exams by physicians or advanced practice registered nurses with psychiatric-care expertise. Beginning September 1, 2026, the nurse must also have authority to prescribe and psychiatric-care expertise through education or experience. A licensed physician must still sign a statement saying the person needs medication and cannot competently refuse it. Existing consent rights remain unless a court finds the person cannot competently refuse treatment or medication is necessary to prevent serious physical harm. An interested person files the motion, and the person's lawyer must receive notice. The court must hold a hearing within 10 days after filing; postponement requested by the person or their lawyer cannot extend beyond 20 days after filing. The person retains access to counsel, but there is no right to a jury trial at this hearing.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Scott Allen
Republican • House
Elijah Behnke
Republican • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Daniel Knodl
Republican • House
Paul Melotik
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Rachael Cabral-Guevara
Republican • Senate
Dora Drake
Democratic • Senate
Sarah Keyeski
Democratic • Senate
Kelda Roys
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 1/22/2026
Read a third time and passed, Ayes 90, Noes 7
Yes: 90 • No: 7
Actions Timeline
Published 3-28-2026
3/27/2026HouseReport approved by the Governor on 3-27-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 123
3/27/2026HousePresented to the Governor on 3-26-2026
3/26/2026HouseReport correctly enrolled on 2-13-2026
2/13/2026HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
2/12/2026HouseOrdered immediately messaged
2/11/2026SenateSenator Roys added as a cosponsor
2/11/2026SenateRead a third time and concurred in
2/11/2026SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
2/11/2026SenateOrdered to a third reading
2/11/2026SenateRead a second time
2/11/2026SenateSenator Drake added as a cosponsor
2/11/2026SenatePlaced on calendar 2-11-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
2/9/2026SenatePublic hearing requirement waived by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 18 (1m), Ayes 3, Noes 2
2/9/2026SenateAvailable for scheduling
1/26/2026SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Senate Organization
1/26/2026SenateReceived from Assembly
1/22/2026SenateOrdered immediately messaged
1/22/2026HouseRead a third time and passed, Ayes 90, Noes 7
1/22/2026HouseRules suspended
1/22/2026HouseOrdered to a third reading
1/22/2026HouseAssembly Amendment 1 adopted
1/22/2026HouseRead a second time
1/22/2026HousePlaced on calendar 1-22-2026 by Committee on Rules
1/20/2026HouseAssembly Amendment 1 offered by Representative Dittrich
1/15/2026House
Bill Text
Assembly Amendment 1
1/22/2026
Bill Text
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