AB785,138,219 880.01 (1t) "Infirmities of aging Degenerative brain disorder" means organic
20brain damage caused by advanced age or other physical degeneration in connection
21therewith to the extent that the person so afflicted
the loss or dysfunction of brain

1cells to the extent that an individual
is substantially impaired in his or her ability
2to adequately provide adequately for his or her own care or custody.
Note: Replaces the term "infirmities of aging" with the term "degenerative brain
disorder."
AB785, s. 195 3Section 195. 880.01 (7m) of the statutes is renumbered 55.14 (1) (b) and
4amended to read:
AB785,138,105 55.14 (1) (b) "Not competent to refuse psychotropic medication" means that,
6because of chronic mental illness, as defined in s. 51.01 (3g) as a result of
7developmental disabilities, degenerative brain disorder, serious and persistent
8mental illness, or other like incapacities
, and after the advantages and
9disadvantages of and alternatives to accepting the particular psychotropic
10medication have been explained to an individual, one of the following is true:
AB785,138,1311 1. The individual is incapable of expressing an understanding of the
12advantages and disadvantages of accepting treatment and the alternatives to
13accepting treatment
.
AB785,138,1714 2. The individual is substantially incapable of applying an understanding of
15the advantages, disadvantages and alternatives to his or her chronic mental illness
16condition in order to make an informed choice as to whether to accept or refuse
17psychotropic medication.
Note: Relocates a provision in ch. 880 that defines "not competent to refuse
psychotropic medication" to the newly-created section of ch. 55 that establishes the
procedure and requirements for a court order authorizing a guardian to consent to the
involuntary administration of psychotropic medication to a ward. Also revises that
definition to reflect terminology changes made elsewhere in the bill.
AB785, s. 196 18Section 196. 880.01 (8m) of the statutes is created to read:
AB785,138,2119 880.01 (8m) "Psychotropic medication" means a prescription drug, as defined
20in s. 450.01 (20), that is used to treat or manage a psychiatric symptom or challenging
21behavior.
AB785, s. 197
1Section 197. 880.07 (1m) of the statutes is repealed.
Note: Repeals a provision describing the required contents of a petition alleging
that a proposed ward is incompetent to refuse psychotropic medications to reflect that the
bill creates a new procedure for these types of petitions in s. 55.14.
AB785, s. 198 2Section 198. 880.07 (2m) of the statutes is created to read:
AB785,139,63 880.07 (2m) Whenever a petition for guardianship on the ground of
4incompetency is filed with respect to an individual who resides in a facility licensed
5for 16 or more beds, a petition for protective placement of the individual shall also
6be filed.
Note: Requires the filing of a protective placement petition whenever a petition
for guardianship on the ground of incompetency is filed with respect to a person who
resides in a facility licensed for 16 or more beds.
AB785, s. 199 7Section 199. 880.08 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB785,140,178 880.08 (1) Incompetents Proposed ward or ward. A petitioner shall have
9notice served of a petition for appointment or change of a guardian upon the a
10proposed incompetent ward or ward and existing guardian, if any, by personal
11service at least 10 days before the time set for hearing. If such the proposed
12incompetent ward or ward is in custody or confinement, a petitioner shall have notice
13served by registered or certified mail on the proposed incompetent's ward's or ward's
14custodian, who shall immediately serve it on the proposed incompetent ward or
15ward
. The custodian shall inform the proposed incompetent ward or ward of the
16complete contents of the notice and, certify thereon on it that the custodian served
17and informed the proposed incompetent ward or ward, and returned return the
18certificate and notice to the circuit judge. The notice shall include the names of all
19persons who are petitioning for guardianship. A copy of the petition shall be attached
20to the notice. The court shall cause the proposed incompetent, if able to attend, to
21be produced
ward or ward shall be present at the hearing. The proposed incompetent

1is presumed able to attend
unless, after a personal interview, the guardian ad litem
2certifies in writing to the court the that the proposed ward or ward is unwilling to
3participate or unable to participate in a meaningful way or certifies other
specific
4reasons why the person proposed ward or ward is unable to attend. If the person
5proposed ward or ward is unable to attend a hearing only because of physical
6inaccessibility or lack of transportation, the court shall hold the hearing in a place
7where the person may attend
, if requested by the proposed ward or ward, guardian
8ad litem, adversary counsel for the proposed ward or ward, or other interested
9person. Such, hold the hearing in a place where the proposed ward or ward is able
10to attend. The
notice shall also be given personally or by mail at least 10 days before
11the hearing to the proposed incompetent's ward's or ward's counsel, if any, guardian
12ad litem, presumptive adult heirs or other persons who have legal or physical custody
13of the proposed incompetent ward or ward whose names and addresses are known
14to the petitioner or can with reasonable diligence be ascertained, to any
15governmental or private agency, charity or foundation from which the proposed
16incompetent ward or ward is receiving aid and to such other persons or entities as
17the court may require. The court shall then proceed under s. 880.33.
Note: Specifies that the court need not hold a hearing on appointment of a
guardian for a person alleged to be incompetent in the presence of the person under
certain circumstances. These provisions are identical to provisions inserted into ch. 55
by Section 160 of the bill.
AB785, s. 200 18Section 200. 880.24 (3) (a) of the statutes is renumbered 880.24 (3), and 880.24
19(3) (intro.), as renumbered, is amended to read:
AB785,141,220 880.24 (3) (intro.) Except as provided in par. (b), when When a guardian is
21appointed, the court shall award from the ward's estate payment of the petitioner's
22reasonable attorney fees and costs, including those fees and costs, if any, related to

1protective placement of the ward,
unless the court finds, after considering all of the
2following, that it would be inequitable to do so:
AB785, s. 201 3Section 201 . 880.24 (3) (b) of the statutes is renumbered 880.24 (3) (cm) and
4amended to read:
AB785,141,85 880.24 (3) (cm) If the court finds that Whether the ward had executed a durable
6power of attorney under s. 243.07 or a power of attorney for health care under s.
7155.05 or had engaged in other advance planning to avoid guardianship , the court
8may not make the award specified in par. (a)
.
Note: Specifies that the court may consider whether the ward engaged in advance
planning to avoid guardianship when deciding whether to award payment of the
petitioner's attorney fees and costs from the ward's estate.
AB785, s. 202 9Section 202 . 880.33 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB785,141,2310 880.33 (1) Whenever it is proposed to appoint a guardian on the ground of
11incompetency, a licensed physician or licensed psychologist, or both, shall furnish a
12written statement concerning the mental condition of the proposed ward, based upon
13examination. The privilege under s. 905.04 shall not apply to this statement. A copy
14of the statement shall be provided to the proposed ward, guardian ad litem, and
15attorney. Prior to the examination, under this subsection, of a person alleged to be
16not competent to refuse psychotropic medication under s. 880.07 (1m), the person
17shall be informed that his or her statements may be used as a basis for a finding of
18incompetency and an order for protective services, including psychotropic
19medication.
The person individual shall also be informed that he or she has a right
20to remain silent and that the examiner is required to report to the court even if the
21person individual remains silent. The issuance of such a warning to the person
22individual prior to each examination establishes a presumption that the person
23individual understands that he or she need not speak to the examiner.
AB785, s. 203
1Section 203. 880.33 (2) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB785,142,202 880.33 (2) (a) 1. The proposed ward has the right to counsel whether or not
3present at the hearing on determination of competency. The court shall in all cases
4require the appointment of an attorney as guardian ad litem in accordance with s.
5757.48 (1) and shall in addition require representation by full legal counsel whenever
6the petition contains the allegations under s. 880.07 (1m) or
if, at least 72 hours
7before the hearing, the alleged incompetent requests; the guardian ad litem or any
8other person states that the alleged incompetent is opposed to the guardianship
9petition; or the court determines that the interests of justice require it. The proposed
10ward has the right to a trial by a jury if demanded by the proposed ward, attorney,
11or guardian ad litem, except that if the petition contains the allegations under s.
12880.07 (1m) and if notice of the time set for the hearing has previously been provided
13to the proposed ward and his or her counsel, a jury trial is deemed waived unless
14demanded at least 48 hours prior to the time set for the hearing
. The number of
15jurors shall be determined under s. 756.06 (2) (b). The proposed ward, attorney, or
16guardian ad litem shall have the right to present and cross-examine witnesses,
17including the physician or psychologist reporting to the court under sub. (1). The
18attorney or guardian ad litem for the proposed ward shall be provided with a copy
19of the report of the physician or psychologist at least 96 hours in advance of the
20hearing. Any final decision of the court is subject to the right of appeal.
AB785, s. 204 21Section 204 . 880.33 (2) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB785,143,222 880.33 (2) (a) 2. If the person proposed ward requests but is unable to obtain
23legal counsel, the court shall appoint legal counsel. If the person proposed ward is
24represented by counsel appointed under s. 977.08 in a proceeding for under a petition
25for
protective placement brought under s. 55.06 or for the appointment of a guardian

1under s. 880.07 (1m)
55.075, the court shall order the counsel appointed under s.
2977.08 to represent the person proposed ward.
Note: Sections 202 to 204 replace the term "person" with "individual" or "proposed
ward" as appropriate.
AB785, s. 205 3Section 205 . 880.33 (2) (d) of the statutes is repealed.
AB785, s. 206 4Section 206 . 880.33 (2) (e) of the statutes is repealed.
Note: Sections 205 and 206 repeal provisions pertaining to a hearing on a petition
alleging that a proposed ward is incompetent to refuse psychotropic medications, to
reflect that the bill creates a new procedure for these types of petitions in s. 55.14.
AB785, s. 207 5Section 207. 880.33 (2) (f) of the statutes is created to read:
AB785,143,76 880.33 (2) (f) An interested person may participate in the hearing on the
7petition at the court's discretion.
Note: This provision is taken from the decision of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals
in Coston v. Joseph P., 222 Wis. 2d 1, 586 N.W.2d 52 (Ct. App. 1998).
AB785, s. 208 8Section 208. 880.33 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB785,144,49 880.33 (3) In a finding of limited incompetency, guardianship of the person
10shall be limited in accordance with the order of the court accompanying the finding
11of incompetence. If the proposed incompetent has executed a power of attorney for
12health care under ch. 155, the court shall give consideration to the appointment of
13the health care agent for the individual as the individual's guardian. The court shall
14make a specific finding as to which legal rights the person individual is competent
15to exercise. Such rights include but are not limited to the right to vote, to marry, to
16obtain a motor vehicle operator's license or other state license, to hold or convey
17property, and the right to contract. The findings of incompetence must be based upon
18clear and convincing evidence. The court shall determine if additional medical or
19psychological testimony is necessary for the court to make an informed decision
20respecting competency to exercise legal rights and may obtain assistance in the
21manner provided in s. 55.06 (8) 55.11 whether or not protective placement is made.

1The guardian, ward, or any interested person may at any time file a petition with the
2court requesting a restoration of any such legal right, and specifying the reasons
3therefor. Such The petition may request that a guardianship of the person be
4terminated and a guardianship of property be established.
Note: Replaces the term "person" with individual and amends a cross-reference
to reflect renumbering if ch. 55 in the bill.
AB785, s. 209 5Section 209. 880.33 (4m) of the statutes is repealed.
Note: Repeals a provision in ch. 880 authorizing a court to appoint a guardian to
consent to or refuse psychotropic medications on behalf of a ward to reflect that the bill
creates a new procedure in s. 55.14 authorizing a guardian to make these decisions.
AB785, s. 210 6Section 210. 880.33 (4r) of the statutes is repealed.
Note: Repeals a provision in ch. 880 under which a court may authorize a guardian
to consent to forcible administration of psychotropic medications to a ward under certain
circumstances, to reflect that the bill creates a new procedure in s. 55.14 for a court to
provide this authorization.
AB785, s. 211 7Section 211. 880.33 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB785,144,118 880.33 (6) All court records pertinent to the finding of incompetency are closed
9but subject to access as provided in s. 55.06 (17) 55.22. The fact that a person an
10individual
has been found incompetent is accessible to any person who demonstrates
11to the custodian of the records a need for that information.
Note: Amends a cross-reference to reflect renumbering and amendment of ch. 55
in a provision of current law pertaining to guardianship.
AB785, s. 212 12Section 212. 880.33 (7) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB785,144,1513 880.33 (7) A finding of incompetency and appointment of a guardian under this
14subchapter is not grounds for involuntary protective placement. Such placement A
15protective placement
may be made only in accordance with s. 55.06 ch. 55.
Note: Amends a cross-reference to reflect renumbering and amendment of ch. 55
in a provision of current law pertaining to guardianship.
AB785, s. 213 16Section 213. 880.331 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB785,145,417 880.331 (1) Appointment. The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem
18whenever it is proposed that the court appoint a guardian on the ground of

1incompetency under s. 880.33, protectively place a person provide protective
2placement to an individual
or order protective services under s. 55.06 ch. 55, review
3any protective placement or protective service order under s. 55.06 55.18, or
4terminate a protective placement under s. 55.06 55.17.
Note: Amends a cross-reference to reflect renumbering and amendment of ch. 55
in a provision in current law that requires the court to appoint a guardian ad litem in
incompetency cases.
AB785, s. 214 5Section 214. 880.331 (4) (am) and (ar) of the statutes are created to read:
AB785,145,76 880.331 (4) (am) Interview the proposed guardian and any other person
7seeking appointment as guardian.
AB785,145,98 (ar) Make a recommendation to the court regarding the fitness of the proposed
9guardian.
Note: Adds two items to the list of duties of a guardian ad litem in incompetency
cases: the duty to interview the proposed guardian and any other person seeking
appointment as a guardian and the duty to make a recommendation to the court
regarding the fitness of the proposed guardian.
AB785, s. 215 10Section 215. 880.331 (4) (dm), (dr) and (ds) of the statutes are created to read:
AB785,145,1211 880.331 (4) (dm) Inform the court and the petitioner or petitioner's counsel, if
12any, if the proposed ward requests representation by counsel.
AB785,145,1313 (dr) Attend all court proceedings related to the guardianship.
AB785,145,1714 (ds) Notify the guardian of the right to be present at and participate in the
15hearing, to present and cross-examine witnesses, to receive a copy of any evaluation
16under s. 55.11 (1) (intro.) or (2), and to secure and present a report on an independent
17evaluation under s. 880.33 (2) (b).
Note: Adds three items to the list of duties of a guardian ad litem in incompetency
cases: the duty to inform the court and the petitioner or his or her counsel if the proposed
ward requests representation by counsel; the duty to attend all court proceedings relating
to the guardianship; and the duty to notify the guardian of certain rights of the guardian.
AB785, s. 216 18Section 216. 880.331 (5) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB785,146,3
1880.331 (5) Duties in protective services reviews. (intro.) In any review of
2a protective placement under s. 55.06 or of a protective service services order made
3under s. 55.05 55.12, the guardian ad litem shall do all of the following:
Note: Amends cross-references to reflect renumbering and amendment of ch. 55
in a provision in current law that sets forth the duties of a guardian ad litem in
incompetency cases.
AB785, s. 217 4Section 217. 880.34 (6) of the statutes is repealed.
Note: Repeals provisions in current law pertaining to annual review of an order
authorizing a guardian to consent to forcible administration of psychotropic medications
to a ward under certain circumstances, to reflect that the bill creates a new annual review
procedure of that type of authorization in s. 55.19.
AB785, s. 218 5Section 218. 880.38 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB785,146,176 880.38 (1) A guardian of the person of an incompetent, upon order of the court,
7may have custody of the person ward, may receive all notices on behalf of the person
8ward, and may act in all proceedings as an advocate of the person ward, but may not
9have the power to bind the ward or the ward's property, or to represent the ward in
10any legal proceedings pertaining to the property, unless the guardian of the person
11is also the guardian of the property. A guardian of the person of an incompetent or
12a temporary guardian of the person of an incompetent may not make a permanent
13protective placement of the ward unless ordered by a court under s. 55.06 55.12 but
14may admit a ward to certain residential facilities under s. 55.05 (5) 55.055 or make
15an emergency protective placement under s. 55.06 (11) 55.135. The guardian of the
16person has the power to apply may petition for protective placement under s. 55.06
1755.075 (1) and for commitment under s. 51.20 or 51.45 (13).
Note: Amends cross-references to reflect renumbering and amendment of ch. 55
in a provision of current law that sets forth the rights and duties of guardians.
AB785, s. 219 18Section 219. 880.38 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB785,147,919 880.38 (2) A guardian of the person shall endeavor to secure necessary care,
20services, or appropriate protective placement on behalf of the ward. Subject to any

1limitation imposed by the court under s. 880.33 (8) (b), a guardian may consent,
2without further court involvement, to involuntary administration of medication,
3other than psychotropic medication, and involuntary medical treatment that is in
4the ward's best interest. A guardian may consent to involuntary administration of
5psychotropic medication only under a court order under s. 55.14 or s. 880.33 (4m) or
6(4r), 2003 stats. In determining whether medication, other than psychotropic
7medication, or medical treatment is in the ward's best interest, the guardian shall
8consider the invasiveness of the medication or treatment and the likely benefits and
9side effects of the medication or treatment.
Note: Authorizes a guardian to consent, without further court involvement, to
involuntary administration of medication, other than psychotropic medication, and
involuntary medical treatment that is in the ward's best interest. In determining
whether medication or medical treatment is in the ward's best interest, the guardian
shall consider the invasiveness of the medication or treatment and the likely benefits and
side effects of the medication or treatment. A guardian may not consent to involuntary
administration of psychotropic medication unless the guardian has been authorized to do
so under s. 55.14 (8).
AB785, s. 220 10Section 220. 880.38 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB785,147,1911 880.38 (3) A guardian of the person of an incompetent appointed under s.
12880.33 shall make an annual report on the condition of the ward to the court that
13ordered the guardianship and to the county department designated under s. 55.02
14(2). That county department shall develop reporting requirements for the guardian
15of the person. The report shall include, but not be limited to, the location of the ward,
16the health condition of the ward, any recommendations regarding the ward, and a
17statement of whether or not the ward is living in the least restrictive environment
18consistent with the needs of the ward. The guardian may fulfill the requirement
19under this subsection by submitting the report required under s. 55.06 (10).
Note: Amends cross-references to reflect renumbering and amendment of ch. 55
in a provision of current law that requires a guardian to make an annual report on the
condition of the ward to the court and the county.
AB785, s. 221
1Section 221. 880.38 (4) of the statutes is created to read:
AB785,148,62 880.38 (4) (a) In this subsection, "protest" means make more than one
3discernible negative response, other than mere silence, to the offer of,
4recommendation for, or other proffering of voluntary receipt of psychotropic
5medication. "Protest" does not mean a discernible negative response to a proposed
6method of administration of the psychotropic medication.
AB785,148,117 (b) A guardian may, without court approval, give an informed consent to the
8voluntary receipt by the guardian's ward of medication, including any appropriate
9psychotropic medication, if the guardian has first made a good-faith attempt to
10discuss with the ward the voluntary receipt of the medication and if the ward does
11not protest.
Note: Creates a definition of "protest" and creates a provision under which a
guardian may provide informed consent to voluntary receipt of medication, including
psychotropic medication, by a ward.
AB785, s. 222 12Section 222. 940.285 (1) (a) of the statutes is renumbered 940.285 (1) (am).
AB785, s. 223 13Section 223. 940.285 (1) (b) of the statutes is renumbered 940.285 (1) (ag) and
14amended to read:
AB785,148,1615 940.285 (1) (ag) "Infirmities of aging "Degenerative brain disorder" has the
16meaning specified in s. 55.01 (3) given in s. 55.01 (1v).
Note: Replaces the term "infirmities of aging" with the term "degenerative brain
disorder" and amends cross-references to reflect renumbering and amendment of ch. 55,
in the statute that establishes certain crimes related to the maltreatment of vulnerable
adults.
AB785, s. 224 17Section 224. 940.285 (1) (e) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB785,148,2018 940.285 (1) (e) (intro.) "Vulnerable adult" means any person 18 years of age or
19older who either is a developmentally disabled person or has infirmities of aging
20degenerative brain disorder, mental illness or other like incapacities and who is:
Note: Replaces the term "infirmities of aging" with the term "degenerative brain
disorder" and amends cross-references to reflect renumbering and amendment of ch. 55,

in the statute that establishes certain crimes related to the maltreatment of vulnerable
adults.
AB785, s. 225 1Section 225. 940.295 (1) (hm) of the statutes is renumbered 940.295 (1) (cg)
2and amended to read:
AB785,149,43 940.295 (1) (cg) "Infirmities of aging Degenerative brain disorder" has the
4meaning given in s. 55.01 (3) (1v).
Note: Replaces the term "infirmities of aging" with the term "degenerative brain
disorder" and amends a cross-reference to reflect renumbering and amendment of ch. 55,
in the statute that establishes crimes related to the abuse and neglect of patients and
residents of certain facilities.
AB785, s. 226 5Section 226. 940.295 (1) (t) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
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