SB789: Bill Text

SB789,13 Section 13. 66.1201 (2m) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB789,11,9 66.1201 (2m) Discrimination. Persons otherwise entitled to any right, benefit, facility, or privilege under ss. 66.1201 to 66.1211 may not be denied the right, benefit, facility, or privilege in any manner for any purpose nor be discriminated against because of sex, race, color, creed, or sexual orientation,; status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking, as defined in s. 106.50 (1m) (u) ,; whether the person holds, or has applied for, a registry identification card, as defined in s. 146.44 (1) (g), has been the subject of a written certification, as defined in s. 961.01 (21t), or is or has been a member of a treatment team, as defined in s. 961.01 (20t); or national origin.

SB789,14 Section 14. 66.1213 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB789,11,19 66.1213 (3) Discrimination. Persons otherwise entitled to any right, benefit, facility, or privilege under this section may not be denied the right, benefit, facility, or privilege in any manner for any purpose nor be discriminated against because of sex, race, color, creed, or sexual orientation,; status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking, as defined in s. 106.50 (1m) (u),; whether the person holds, or has applied for, a registry identification card, as defined in s. 146.44 (1) (g), has been the subject of a written certification, as defined in s. 961.01 (21t), or is or has been a member of a treatment team, as defined in s. 961.01 (20t); or national origin.

SB789,15 Section 15. 66.1301 (2m) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB789,12,4 66.1301 (2m) Discrimination. Persons entitled to any right, benefit, facility, or privilege under ss. 66.1301 to 66.1329 may not be denied the right, benefit, facility, or privilege in any manner for any purpose nor be discriminated against because of sex, race, color, creed, or sexual orientation,; status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking, as defined in s. 106.50 (1m) (u),; whether the person holds, or has applied for, a registry identification card, as defined in s. 146.44 (1) (g), has been the subject of a written certification, as defined in s. 961.01 (21t), or is or has been a member of a treatment team, as defined in s. 961.01 (20t); or national origin.

SB789,16 Section 16. 66.1331 (2m) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB789,12,14 66.1331 (2m) Discrimination. Persons otherwise entitled to any right, benefit, facility, or privilege under this section may not be denied the right, benefit, facility, or privilege in any manner for any purpose nor be discriminated against because of sex, race, color, creed, or sexual orientation,; status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking, as defined in s. 106.50 (1m) (u),; whether the person holds, or has applied for, a registry identification card, as defined in s. 146.44 (1) (g), has been the subject of a written certification, as defined in s. 961.01 (21t), or is or has been a member of a treatment team, as defined in s. 961.01 (20t); or national origin.

SB789,17 Section 17. 66.1333 (3) (e) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB789,12,23 66.1333 (3) (e) 2. Persons otherwise entitled to any right, benefit, facility, or privilege under this section may not be denied the right, benefit, facility, or privilege in any manner for any purpose nor be discriminated against because of sex, race, color, creed, or sexual orientation, ; status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking, as defined in s. 106.50 (1m) (u), ; whether the person holds, or has applied for, a registry identification card, as defined in s. 146.44 (1) (g), has been the subject of a written certification, as defined in s. 961.01 (21t), or is or has been a member of a treatment team, as defined in s. 961.01 (20t); or national origin.

SB789,18 Section 18. 106.50 (1m) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB789,13,8 106.50 (1m) (h) "Discriminate" means to segregate, separate, exclude, or treat a person or class of persons unequally in a manner described in sub. (2), (2m), or (2r) because of sex, race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, or family status,; status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking,; whether the person holds, or has applied for, a registry identification card, as defined in s. 146.44 (1) (g), has been the subject of a written certification, as defined in s. 961.01 (21t), or is or has been a member of a treatment team, as defined in s. 961.01 (20t); lawful source of income,; age,; or ancestry.

SB789,19 Section 19. 146.40 (1) (bo) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB789,13,11 146.40 (1) (bo) "Hospice" means a hospice that is licensed under subch. IV VI of ch. 50.

SB789,20 Section 20. 146.44 of the statutes is created to read:

SB789,13,14 146.44 Medical Marijuana Registry Program. (1) Definitions. In this section:

SB789,13,16 (a) "Applicant" means a person who is applying for a registry identification card under sub. (2) (a).

SB789,13,18 (b) "Debilitating medical condition or treatment" has the meaning given in s. 961.01 (5m).

SB789,13,20 (c) "Medical use of tetrahydrocannabinols" has the meaning given in s. 961.01 (14g).

SB789,13,22 (cm) "Out-of-state registry identification card" means a document that is valid under the rule promulgated under sub. (7) (f).

SB789,13,23 (d) "Primary caregiver" has the meaning given in s. 961.01 (19m).

SB789,13,24 (e) "Qualifying patient" has the meaning given in s. 961.01 (20hm).

SB789,14,2 (f) "Registrant" means a person to whom a registry identification card is issued under sub. (4).

SB789,14,5 (g) "Registry identification card" means a document issued by the department under this section that identifies a person as a qualifying patient or primary caregiver.

SB789,14,6 (h) "Written certification" has the meaning given in s. 961.01 (21t).

SB789,14,9 (2) Application. (a) An adult who is claiming to be a qualifying patient may apply for a registry identification card by submitting to the department a signed application form containing or accompanied by all of the following:

SB789,14,10 1. His or her name, address, and date of birth.

SB789,14,11 2. A written certification.

SB789,14,13 3. The name, address, and telephone number of the person's current practitioner, as listed in the written certification.

SB789,14,15 4. A registration fee in an amount determined by the department, but not to exceed $150.

SB789,14,17 5. Any information that the department determines is necessary for a background check under par. (am).

SB789,14,18 (am) 1. In this paragraph:

SB789,14,21 a. "Background check" means a search of department of justice records to determine whether an applicant for a registry identification card has been convicted of a disqualifying offense.

SB789,14,23 b. "Disqualifying offense" means a violent crime under s. 165.84 (7) (ab) or a violation of ch. 961, or a substantially similar violation of federal law, that is a felony.

SB789,15,3 2. The department shall convey the information provided by the applicant under par. (a) to the department of justice, and the department of justice shall perform a background check on the applicant.

SB789,15,9 3. If the department of justice determines that the applicant has been convicted of a disqualifying offense, the department of health services shall deny the application unless at least 10 years has passed since the completion of any sentence imposed for any disqualifying offense, including any period of incarceration, parole, and extended supervision, and any period of probation imposed for a disqualifying offense.

SB789,15,15 (b) An adult registrant who is a qualifying patient or an applicant may jointly apply with another adult to the department for a registry identification card for the other adult, designating the other adult as a primary caregiver for the registrant or applicant. Both persons who jointly apply for a registry identification card under this paragraph shall sign the application form, which shall contain the name, address, and date of birth of the individual applying to be registered as a primary caregiver.

SB789,15,19 (c) The department shall promulgate rules specifying how a parent, guardian, or person having legal custody of a child may apply for a registry identification card for himself or herself and for the child and the circumstances under which the department may approve or deny the application.

SB789,15,23 (3) Processing the application. The department shall verify the information contained in or accompanying an application submitted under sub. (2) and shall approve or deny the application within 30 days after receiving it. The department may deny an application submitted under sub. (2) only if one of the following applies:

SB789,15,25 (a) The required information has not been provided or if false information has been provided.

SB789,16,1 (b) The department is required to deny the application under sub. (2) (am) 3.

SB789,16,3 (c) The department is required to deny the application under the rules promulgated under sub. (2) (c).

SB789,16,9 (4) Issuing a registry identification card. The department shall issue to the applicant a registry identification card within 5 days after approving an application under sub. (3). Unless voided under sub. (5) (b) or (c) or revoked under rules promulgated by the department under sub. (7) (d), a registry identification card shall expire 2 years from the date of issuance. A registry identification card shall contain all of the following:

SB789,16,10 (a) The name, address, and date of birth of all of the following:

SB789,16,11 1. The registrant.

SB789,16,12 2. Each primary caregiver, if the registrant is a qualifying patient.

SB789,16,13 3. The qualifying patient, if the registrant is a primary caregiver.

SB789,16,14 (b) The date of issuance and expiration date of the registry identification card.

SB789,16,15 (c) A photograph of the registrant.

SB789,16,16 (d) Other information the department may require by rule.

SB789,16,23 (5) Additional information to be provided by registrant. (a) 1. An adult registrant shall notify the department of any change in the registrant's name and address. An adult registrant who is a qualifying patient shall notify the department of any change in his or her practitioner, of any significant improvement in his or her health as it relates to his or her debilitating medical condition or treatment, and if a registered primary caregiver no longer assists the registrant with the medical use of tetrahydrocannabinols.

SB789,17,2 2. If a qualifying patient is a child, a primary caregiver for the child shall provide the department with any information that the child, if he or she were an adult, would have to provide under subd. 1. within 10 days after the date of the change to which the information relates.

SB789,17,7 (b) If a registrant fails to notify the department within 10 days after any change for which notification is required under par. (a) 1., his or her registry identification card is void. If a registrant fails to comply with par. (a) 2., the registry identification card for the qualifying patient to whom the information under par. (a) 2. relates is void.

SB789,17,11 (c) If a qualifying patient's registry identification card becomes void under par. (b), the registry identification card for each of the qualifying patient's primary caregivers is void. The department shall send written notice of this fact to each such primary caregiver.

SB789,17,12 (6) Records. (a) The department shall maintain a list of all registrants.

SB789,17,15 (b) Notwithstanding s. 19.35 and except as provided in par. (c) and sub. (2) (am), the department may not disclose information from an application submitted or a registry identification card issued under this section.

SB789,17,19 (c) The department may disclose to state or local law enforcement agencies information from an application submitted by, or from a registry identification card issued to, a specific person under this section, for the purpose of verifying that the person possesses a valid registry identification card.

SB789,17,21 (7) Rules. The department shall promulgate rules to implement this section, including the rules required under sub. (2) (c) and rules doing all of the following:

SB789,17,22 (a) Creating forms for applications to be used under sub. (2).

SB789,17,24 (b) Specifying how the department will verify the truthfulness of information submitted on an application under sub. (2).

SB789,18,2 (c) Specifying how and under what circumstances registry identification cards may be renewed.

SB789,18,4 (d) Specifying how and under what changed circumstances a registry identification card may be revoked.

SB789,18,6 (e) Specifying under what circumstances an applicant whose application is denied may reapply.

SB789,18,8 (f) Ensuring that out-of-state registry identification cards are valid only if the following apply:

SB789,18,11 1. The person holding the out-of-state registry identification card has been diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition in the course of a bona fide practitioner-patient relationship, as defined in s. 961.01 (3).

SB789,18,14 2. The out-of-state registry identification card allows for the medical use of tetrahydrocannabinols by the person who holds it, is valid in the jurisdiction in which it was provided, and the person who holds the card is a resident of that jurisdiction.

SB789,18,17 3. The person who holds the card has not been a resident of Wisconsin for a period longer than a period the department determines would allow the person to apply for a registry identification card in Wisconsin.

SB789,18,21 (g) Creating guidelines for issuing registry identification cards, and for obtaining and distributing marijuana for the medical use of tetrahydrocannabinols, to persons under the care of the department who have a debilitating medical condition or treatment.

SB789,21 Section 21. 146.81 (1) (L) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB789,18,23 146.81 (1) (L) A hospice licensed under subch. IV VI of ch. 50.

SB789,22 Section 22. 146.997 (1) (d) 18. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB789,18,25 146.997 (1) (d) 18. A hospice licensed under subch. IV VI of ch. 50.

SB789,23 Section 23. 173.12 (1m) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB789,19,8 173.12 (1m) If an animal has been seized because it is alleged that the animal has been used in or constitutes evidence of any crime specified in s. 951.08, the animal may not be returned to the owner by an officer under s. 968.20 (2). In any hearing under s. 968.20 (1) (1f), the court shall determine if the animal is needed as evidence or there is reason to believe that the animal has participated in or been trained for fighting. If the court makes such a finding, the animal shall be retained in custody.

SB789,24 Section 24. 234.29 of the statutes is amended to read:

SB789,19,20 234.29 Equality of occupancy and employment. The authority shall require that occupancy of housing projects assisted under this chapter be open to all regardless of sex, race, religion, or sexual orientation,; status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking, as defined in s. 106.50 (1m) (u) ,; whether the person holds, or has applied for, a registry identification card, as defined in s. 146.44 (1) (g), has been the subject of a written certification, as defined in s. 961.01 (21t), or is or has been a member of a treatment team, as defined in s. 961.01 (20t); or creed, and that contractors and subcontractors engaged in the construction of economic development or housing projects, shall provide an equal opportunity for employment, without discrimination as to sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, or creed.

SB789,25 Section 25. 289.33 (3) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB789,20,14 289.33 (3) (d) "Local approval" includes any requirement for a permit, license, authorization, approval, variance or exception or any restriction, condition of approval or other restriction, regulation, requirement or prohibition imposed by a charter ordinance, general ordinance, zoning ordinance, resolution or regulation by a town, city, village, county or special purpose district, including without limitation because of enumeration any ordinance, resolution or regulation adopted under s. 91.73, 2007 stats., s. 59.03 (2), 59.11 (5), 59.42 (1), 59.48, 59.51 (1) and (2), 59.52 (2), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (11), (12), (13), (15), (16), (17), (18), (19), (20), (21), (22), (23), (24), (25), (26) and (27), 59.53 (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (7), (8), (9), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (19), (20) and (23), 59.535 (2), (3) and (4), 59.54 (1), (2), (3), (4), (4m), (5), (6), (7), (8), (10), (11), (12), (16), (17), (18), (19), (20), (21), (22), (23), (24), (25) (a), and (26), 59.55 (3), (4), (5) and (6), 59.56 (1), (2), (4), (5), (6), (7), (9), (10), (11), (12), (12m), (13) and (16), 59.57 (1), 59.58 (1) and (5), 59.62, 59.69, 59.692, 59.693, 59.696, 59.697, 59.698, 59.70 (1), (2), (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (21), (22) and (23), 59.79 (1), (2), (3), (5), (7), (8), and (10), 59.792 (2) and (3), 59.80, 59.82, 60.10, 60.22, 60.23, 60.54, 60.77, 61.34, 61.35, 61.351, 61.353, 61.354, 62.11, 62.23, 62.231, 62.233, 62.234, 66.0101, 66.0415, 87.30, 196.58, 200.11 (8), 236.45, 281.43 or 349.16, subch. VIII of ch. 60, or subch. III of ch. 91.

SB789,26 Section 26. 349.02 (2) (b) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB789,20,17 349.02 (2) (b) 4. Local ordinances enacted under s. 59.54 (25) (a) or (25m) or 66.0107 (1) (bm).

SB789,27 Section 27. 767.41 (5) (am) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB789,20,24 767.41 (5) (am) (intro.) Subject to pars. (bm) and, (c), and (d), in determining legal custody and periods of physical placement, the court shall consider all facts relevant to the best interest of the child. The court may not prefer one parent or potential custodian over the other on the basis of the sex or race of the parent or potential custodian. Subject to pars. (bm) and, (c), and (d), the court shall consider the following factors in making its determination:

SB789,28 Section 28. 767.41 (5) (d) of the statutes is created to read:

SB789,21,7 767.41 (5) (d) The court may not consider as a factor in determining the legal custody of a child whether a parent or potential custodian holds, or has applied for, a registry identification card, as defined in s. 146.44 (1) (g), is or has been the subject of a written certification, as defined in s. 961.01 (21t), or is or has been a qualified patient, as defined in s. 961.01 (20hm), or a primary caregiver, as defined in s. 961.01 (19m), unless the parent or potential custodian's behavior creates an unreasonable danger to the child that can be clearly articulated and substantiated.

SB789,29 Section 29. 767.451 (5m) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB789,21,12 767.451 (5m) (a) (intro.) Subject to pars. (b) and, (c), and (d), in all actions to modify legal custody or physical placement orders, the court shall consider the factors under s. 767.41 (5) (am), subject to s. 767.41 (5) (bm), and shall make its determination in a manner consistent with s. 767.41.

SB789,30 Section 30. 767.451 (5m) (d) of the statutes is created to read:

SB789,21,21 767.451 (5m) (d) In an action to modify a legal custody order, the court may not consider as a factor in making a determination whether a parent or potential custodian holds, or has applied for, a registry identification card, as defined in s. 146.44 (1) (g), is or has been the subject of a written certification, as defined in s. 961.01 (21t), or is or has been a qualified patient, as defined in s. 961.01 (20hm), or a primary caregiver, as defined in s. 961.01 (19m), unless the parent or potential custodian's behavior creates an unreasonable danger to the child that can be clearly articulated and substantiated.

SB789,31 Section 31. 961.01 (3) of the statutes is created to read: