2011 Wisconsin Act 32

891.45 (1) (b) "Municipal fire fighter" includes any person designated as primarily a fire fighter under s. 60.553 (2), 61.66 (2), or 62.13 (2e) (b) and any person under s. 60.553, 61.66, or 62.13 (2e) whose duties as a fire fighter during the 5-year qualifying period took up at least two-thirds of his or her working hours.

32,3496 Section 3496. 891.453 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

891.453 (1) (c) "Fire fighter" means a state, county, or municipal fire fighter who is covered under s. 891.45 and any person under s. 60.553, 61.66, or 62.13 (2e) whose duties as a fire fighter took up at least two-thirds of his or her working hours.

32,3497 Section 3497. 891.453 (1) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

891.453 (1) (d) "Law enforcement officer" means any person employed by the state or by a county or a municipality for the purpose of detecting and preventing crime and enforcing laws or ordinances, who is authorized to make arrests for violations of the laws or ordinances which he or she is employed to enforce. "Law enforcement officer" includes a person under s. 60.553, 61.66, or 62.13 (2e) whose duties as a police officer took up at least two-thirds of his or her working hours.

32,3498 Section 3498. 891.455 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

891.455 (1) In this section, "state, county, or municipal fire fighter" means a fire fighter who is covered under s. 891.45 and any person under s. 60.553, 61.66, or 62.13 (2e) whose duties as a fire fighter during the 10-year qualifying period specified in sub. (2) took up at least two-thirds of his or her working hours.

32,3500 Section 3500. 893.82 (9) of the statutes is created to read:

893.82 (9) For purposes of this section, any employee of the state of Minnesota performing services for this state pursuant to a valid agreement between this state and the state of Minnesota providing for interchange of employees or services is considered to have the same status an as employee of this state performing the same services for this state, and any employee of this state who performs services for the state of Minnesota pursuant to such an agreement is considered to have the same status as when performing the same services for this state in any action brought under the laws of this state.

32,3501 Section 3501. 893.925 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

893.925 (2) (a) An action to recover damages for mining-related injuries under s. 107.32 shall be brought within 3 years of the date on which the death or injury occurs unless the department of commerce safety and professional services gives written notice within the time specified in this subsection that a claim has been filed with it under sub. (1), in which case an action based on the claim may be brought against the person to whom the notice is given within one year after the final resolution, including any appeal, of the claim or within the time specified in this subsection, whichever is longer.

32,3502 Section 3502. 895.07 (13) of the statutes is amended to read:

895.07 (13) Brochure. The department of commerce safety and professional services shall prepare a brochure explaining the process under this section and shall provide that brochure to contractors.

32,3503 Section 3503. 895.441 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

895.441 (5) Silence agreements. Any provision in a contract or agreement relating to the settlement of any claim by a patient against a therapist that limits or eliminates the right of the patient to disclose sexual contact by the therapist to a subsequent therapist, the department of regulation and licensing safety and professional services, the department of health services, the injured patients and families compensation fund peer review council, or a district attorney is void.

32,3503g Section 3503g. 895.453 of the statutes is created to read:

895.453 Payments of chiropractic services from attorney contingency fees. (1) In this section:

(a) "Chiropractor" means a person licensed under ch. 446.

(b) "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle, including a combination of 2 or more vehicles or an articulated vehicle, which is self-propelled, except a vehicle operated exclusively on a rail.

(2) Notwithstanding s. 803.03, if all of the following conditions exist, fees for chiropractic services provided to an injured person shall be paid out of the amount of fees due to his or her attorney under the contingency fee arrangement made between the person and the attorney:

(a) The person is injured as the result of a motor vehicle accident.

(b) The services were provided by a chiropractor because of the injuries arising from the motor vehicle accident.

(c) The person is represented by an attorney under a contingency fee arrangement.

(d) The person receives an amount under a settlement agreement that is less than his or her damages.

(e) Prior to the person's acceptance of the settlement agreement, the chiropractor has not been paid for his or her services and has provided written notification to the person's attorney of the services that were provided to the person.

(3) Except as provided in sub. (4), if the conditions under sub. (2) are met, the distribution of the amount due under the contingency fee arrangement shall be allocated on a pro rata basis between the person's attorney and each chiropractor who provided services, based on the percentage obtained by comparing the outstanding fees owed to the attorney and each chiropractor to the aggregate outstanding attorney and chiropractic fees.

(4) This section does not apply if any of the following exist:

(a) The chiropractor is eligible for payment for the services provided to the person under any health insurance contract or self-insured health plan.

(b) The chiropractor is eligible for payment for the services provided to the person under any governmental health plan or program, including Medicaid or Medicare.

32,3504 Section 3504. 895.46 (10) of the statutes is created to read:

895.46 (10) Any employee of the state of Minnesota who is named as a defendant and who is found liable as a result of performing services for this state under a valid agreement between this state and the state of Minnesota providing for interchange of employees or services shall be indemnified by this state to the same extent as an employee of this state performing the same services for this state pursuant to this section.

32,3508v Section 3508v. 904.085 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

904.085 (2) (a) "Mediation" means mediation under s. 93.50 (3), conciliation under s. 111.54, mediation under s. 111.11, 111.70 (4) (cg) or (cm) 3. or 111.87, mediation under s. 115.797, negotiation under s. 289.33 (9), mediation under ch. 655 or s. 767.405, or any similar statutory, contractual or court-referred process facilitating the voluntary resolution of disputes. "Mediation" does not include binding arbitration or appraisal.

32,3509 Section 3509. 908.03 (6m) (c) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

908.03 (6m) (c) 3. If upon a properly authorized request of an attorney, the health care provider refuses, fails, or neglects to supply within 2 business days a legible certified duplicate of its records for the fees under s. 146.83 (1f) (c) or (d) or (1h) (b) or (c) or (3f), whichever are is applicable.

32,3512 Section 3512. 938.02 (14m) of the statutes is repealed.

32,3515 Section 3515. 938.245 (2) (a) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:

938.245 (2) (a) 4. `Alcohol and other drug abuse treatment and education.' That the juvenile participate in an alcohol and other drug abuse outpatient treatment program, a court-approved pupil assistance program provided by the juvenile's school board, or a court-approved alcohol or other drug abuse education program, if an alcohol and other drug abuse assessment under subd. 3. recommends outpatient treatment, intervention, or education. The juvenile's participation in a court-approved pupil assistance program is subject to the approval of the juvenile's school board.

32,3516 Section 3516. 938.295 (1g) of the statutes is amended to read:

938.295 (1g) Report of results and recommendations. If the court orders an alcohol or other drug abuse assessment under sub. (1), the approved treatment facility shall, within 14 days after the order, report the results of the assessment to the court, except that, if requested by the facility and if the juvenile is not held in secure or nonsecure custody, the court may extend the period for assessment for not more than 20 additional working days. The report shall include a recommendation as to whether the juvenile is in need of treatment, intervention, or education relating to the use or abuse of alcohol beverages, controlled substances, or controlled substance analogs and, if so, shall recommend a service plan and appropriate treatment from an approved treatment facility, intervention from a court-approved pupil assistance program, or education from a court-approved alcohol or other drug abuse education program.

32,3517 Section 3517. 938.32 (1g) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

938.32 (1g) (b) That the juvenile participate in a court-approved pupil assistance program provided by the juvenile's school board or a court-approved alcohol or other drug abuse education program. The juvenile's participation in a court-approved pupil assistance program is subject to the approval of the juvenile's school board.

32,3517g Section 3517g. 938.34 (3) (f) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

938.34 (3) (f) 1. The placement may be for any combination of single or consecutive days totalling not more than 30 180, including any placement under pars. (a) to (e). The juvenile shall be given credit against the period of detention or nonsecure custody imposed under this paragraph for all time spent in secure detention in connection with the course of conduct for which the detention or nonsecure custody was imposed.

32,3517r Section 3517r. 938.34 (3) (f) 4. of the statutes is created to read:

938.34 (3) (f) 4. If a juvenile's placement under this paragraph exceeds 30 days, whether or not consecutive, the county department shall offer the juvenile alcohol or other drug abuse treatment, counseling, and education services under par. (6r). The payment for those services shall be in accordance with s. 938.361.

32,3519 Section 3519. 938.34 (14s) (b) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

938.34 (14s) (b) 3. Participate in a court-approved pupil assistance program provided by the juvenile's school board or an alcohol or other drug abuse education program. The juvenile's participation in a court-approved pupil assistance program under this subdivision is subject to the approval of the juvenile's school board.

32,3520 Section 3520. 938.34 (14s) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

938.34 (14s) (d) If the juvenile completes the alcohol or other drug abuse treatment program, court-approved pupil assistance program or court-approved alcohol or other drug abuse education program, the approved treatment facility, court-approved pupil assistance program or court-approved alcohol or other drug abuse education program shall, with the written informed consent of the juvenile or, if the juvenile has not attained the age of 12, the written informed consent of the juvenile's parent, notify the agency primarily responsible for providing services to the juvenile that the juvenile has complied with the order and the court shall notify the juvenile of whether or not the original dispositional order will be reinstated.

32,3521 Section 3521. 938.34 (14s) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:

938.34 (14s) (e) If an approved treatment facility , court-approved pupil assistance program or court-approved alcohol or other drug abuse education program, with the written informed consent of the juvenile or, if the juvenile has not attained the age of 12, the written informed consent of the juvenile's parent, notifies the agency primarily responsible for providing services to the juvenile that a juvenile is not participating in, or has not satisfactorily completed, a recommended alcohol or other drug abuse treatment program, a court-approved pupil assistance program or a court-approved alcohol or other drug abuse education program, the court shall impose the original disposition under par. (a) or (am).

32,3522 Section 3522. 938.343 (10) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

938.343 (10) (c) Participate in a court-approved pupil assistance program provided by the juvenile's school board or in a court-approved alcohol or other drug abuse education program. The juvenile's participation in a court-approved pupil assistance program under this paragraph is subject to the approval of the juvenile's school board.

32,3523 Section 3523. 938.344 (2g) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

938.344 (2g) (a) 3. Participate in a court-approved pupil assistance program provided by the juvenile's school board or in a court-approved alcohol or other drug abuse education program. The juvenile's participation in a court-approved pupil assistance program under this subdivision is subject to the approval of the juvenile's school board.

32,3524 Section 3524. 938.344 (2g) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

938.344 (2g) (c) If the juvenile completes the alcohol or other drug abuse treatment program, court-approved pupil assistance program or court-approved alcohol or other drug abuse education program, the approved treatment facility, court-approved pupil assistance program or court-approved alcohol or other drug abuse education program shall, with the written informed consent of the juvenile or, if the juvenile has not attained the age of 12, the written informed consent of the juvenile's parent, notify the agency primarily responsible for providing services to the juvenile that the juvenile has complied with the order and the court shall notify the juvenile of whether or not the penalty will be reinstated.

32,3525 Section 3525. 938.344 (2g) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

938.344 (2g) (d) If an approved treatment facility , court-approved pupil assistance program, or court-approved alcohol or other drug abuse education program, with the written informed consent of the juvenile or, if the juvenile has not attained the age of 12, the written informed consent of the juvenile's parent, notifies the agency primarily responsible for providing services to the juvenile that a juvenile is not participating, or has not satisfactorily completed, a recommended alcohol or other drug abuse treatment program, a court-approved pupil assistance program, or a court-approved alcohol or other drug abuse education program, the court shall hold a hearing to determine whether to impose the penalties under sub. (2), (2b), (2d), or (2e).

32,3526g Section 3526g. 938.361 (1) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

938.361 (1) (a) 3. Any alcohol or other drug abuse treatment or education ordered by a court under s. 938.32 (1g) or 938.34 (6) (a) or (am), (6r), or (14s) (b) 1. or 2.; or made available to a juvenile under 938.34 (3) (f) 4.

32,3526gh Section 3526gh. 938.361 (2) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

938.361 (2) (a) 1. If a juvenile's parent neglects, refuses or is unable to provide court-ordered alcohol and other drug abuse services for the juvenile through his or her health insurance or other 3rd-party payments, notwithstanding s. 938.36 (3) the court assigned to exercise jurisdiction under this chapter and ch. 48 or municipal court may order the parent to pay for the alcohol and drug abuse services. If the parent consents to provide alcohol and other drug abuse services for a juvenile through his or her health insurance or other 3rd-party payments but the health insurance provider or other 3rd-party payer refuses to provide the alcohol and other drug abuse services the court assigned to exercise jurisdiction under this chapter and ch. 48 or municipal court may order the health insurance provider or 3rd-party payer to pay for the alcohol and other drug abuse services in accordance with the terms of the parent's health insurance policy or other 3rd-party payment plan.

32,3526gk Section 3526gk. 938.363 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

938.363 (1) (b) If a hearing is held, at least 3 days before the hearing the court shall notify the juvenile, the juvenile's parent, guardian, and legal custodian, all parties bound by the dispositional order, the juvenile's foster parent or other physical custodian described in s. 48.62 (2), and the district attorney or corporation counsel in the county in which the dispositional order was entered. If the juvenile is an Indian juvenile who is in need of protection or services under s. 938.13 (4), (6), (6m), or (7), the court shall also notify the Indian juvenile's Indian custodian and, if that juvenile is placed outside the home of his or her parent or Indian custodian, the Indian juvenile's tribe. A copy of the request or proposal shall be attached to the notice. If all parties consent, the court may proceed immediately with the hearing. No revision may extend the effective period of the original order, or revise an original order under s. 938.34 (3) (f) or (6) (am) to impose more than a total of 30 days, or under s. 938.34 (3) (f) to impose more than a total of 180 days, of detention, nonsecure custody, or inpatient treatment on a juvenile.

32,3526gm Section 3526gm. 938.38 (2) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:

938.38 (2) (f) The juvenile's care would be paid for under s. 49.19 but for s. 49.19 (20), except that this paragraph does not apply to a juvenile whose care is being paid for under s. 48.623 (1).

32,3526h Section 3526h. 938.38 (4) (j) of the statutes is created to read:

938.38 (4) (j) If the juvenile is placed in the home of a relative or other person described in s. 48.623 (1) (b) 1. who will be receiving subsidized guardianship payments, a description of all of the following:

1. The steps the agency has taken to determine that it is not appropriate for the juvenile to be returned to his or her home or to be adopted.

2. If a decision has been made not to place the juvenile and his or her siblings, as defined in par. (br) 1., in a joint placement, the reasons for separating the juvenile and his or her siblings during the placement.

3. The reasons why a permanent placement with a fit and willing relative or other person described in s. 48.623 (1) (b) 1. through a subsidized guardianship arrangement is in the best interests of the juvenile. In the case of an Indian juvenile, the best interests of the Indian juvenile shall be determined in accordance with s. 938.01 (3).

4. The ways in which the juvenile and the relative or other person described in s. 48.623 (1) (b) 1. meet the eligibility requirements specified in s. 48.623 (1) for the receipt of subsidized guardianship payments.

5. The efforts the agency has made to discuss adoption of the juvenile by the relative or other person described in s. 48.623 (1) (b) 1. as a more permanent alternative to guardianship and, if that relative or other person has chosen not to pursue adoption, documentation of the reasons for not pursuing adoption.

6. The efforts the agency has made to discuss the subsidized guardianship arrangement with the juvenile's parents or, if those efforts were not made, documentation of the reasons for not making those efforts.

32,3526m Section 3526m. 938.49 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

938.49 (2) (b) Notify the juvenile's last school district or, if the juvenile was last enrolled in a private school participating in the program under s. 118.60 or in the program under s. 119.23, the private school, in writing of its obligation under s. 118.125 (4).

32,3526q Section 3526q. 938.57 (3) (a) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:

938.57 (3) (a) 4. Is living in a foster home, group home, residential care center for children and youth, or subsidized guardianship home under s. 48.62 (5).

32,3527 Section 3527. 938.78 (2) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:

938.78 (2) (g) Paragraph (a) does not prohibit an agency from disclosing information about an individual in its care or legal custody on the written request of the department of regulation and licensing safety and professional services or of any interested examining board or affiliated credentialing board in that department for use in any investigation or proceeding relating to any alleged misconduct by any person who is credentialed or who is seeking credentialing under ch. 448, 455 or 457. Unless authorized by an order of the court, the department of regulation and licensing safety and professional services and any examining board or affiliated credentialing board in that department shall keep confidential any information obtained under this paragraph and may not disclose the name of or any other identifying information about the individual who is the subject of the information disclosed, except to the extent that redisclosure of that information is necessary for the conduct of the investigation or proceeding for which that information was obtained.

32,3528 Section 3528. 940.20 (7) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

940.20 (7) (a) 3. "Health care provider" means any person who is licensed, registered, permitted or certified by the department of health services or the department of regulation and licensing safety and professional services to provide health care services in this state.

32,3529 Section 3529. 940.207 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

940.207 (title) Battery or threat to department of commerce safety and professional services or department of workforce development employee.

32,3530 Section 3530. 940.207 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

940.207 (2) (intro.) Whoever intentionally causes bodily harm or threatens to cause bodily harm to the person or family member of any department of commerce safety and professional services or department of workforce development official, employee or agent under all of the following circumstances is guilty of a Class H felony:

32,3531 Section 3531. 940.207 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read: