Wisconsin 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 927 — Relating to: peer recovery specialists.

Last action — Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill changes the terminology and requirements for peer recovery coaches to peer recovery specialists, modifies training requirements, and eliminates specific previous training mandates.

  • 46.482 (1) (b)

    “Peer recovery coach” → “Peer recovery specialist”

    Changes the term from 'peer recovery coach' to 'peer recovery specialist'.

  • 46.482 (2) (a)

    Use peer recovery coaches → Use peer recovery specialists

    Updates terminology in the context of using peer recovery experts.

  • 46.482 (2) (f)

    Collect and evaluate data on the outcomes of patients receiving peer recovery coach services → Collect and evaluate data on the outcomes of patients receiving peer recovery specialist services

    Replaces 'peer recovery coach' with 'peer recovery specialist' in data collection.

  • 49.45 (30j) (title)

    EIMBURSEMENT FOR PEER RECOVERY COACH SERVICES → EIMBURSEMENT FOR PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST SERVICES

    Alters the title to reflect the new terminology.

  • 49.45 (30j) (a) 2.

    “Peer recovery coach” → “Peer recovery specialist”

    Modifies the definition to use the updated terminology.

  • 49.45 (30j) (b) (intro.)

    The department shall reimburse under the Medical Assistance program under this subchapter any service provided by a peer recovery coach → The department shall reimburse under the Medical Assistance program under this subchapter any service provided by a peer recovery specialist

    Updates reimbursement language to utilize the term 'peer recovery specialist'.

  • 49.45 (30j) (b) 1.

    peer recovery coach → peer recovery specialist

    Changes the term for providers eligible for reimbursement.

  • 49.45 (30j) (b) 2.

    supervision of a competent mental health professional who has been trained in all of the following subjects: → supervision of a competent mental health professional

    Eliminates the requirement for specific training subjects for supervising professionals.

  • 49.45 (30j) (b) 2. a. to L.

    a. 40 hours of training in specified areas; b. 24 hours of supervised volunteer or paid work experience involving these areas;

    Removes specific training and experience requirements for peer recovery specialists.

  • 49.45 (30j) (b) 4.

    peer recovery coach → peer recovery specialist

    Updates the training provision to refer to 'peer recovery specialist'.

  • 49.45 (30j) (c)

    peer recovery coaches → peer recovery specialists

    Changes the term used for the certification process.

Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Read first time and referred to Committee on Insurance, Licensing and Forestry

  3. Introduced by Senators Testin, Ballweg and Bewley; cosponsored by Representatives Zimmerman, Armstrong, Dittrich, Duchow, James and Plumer

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 129 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (129)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 927?
SB 927 is sponsored by Bewley, Ballweg, and Testin, Patrick (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 927?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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