Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 153 — Relating to: expanding the treatment alternatives and diversion programs. (FE)

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

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

An Act to amend 20.455 (2) (em) (title), 20.455 (2) (kn) (title), 20.455 (2) (kv) (title), 165.95 (title), 165.95 (2), 165.95 (3) (a), 165.95 (3) (d), 165.95 (3) (e), 165.95 (3) (g), 165.95 (3) (h), 165.95 (3) (j), 165.95 (5) (a), 302.43, 961.472 (5) (b), 967.11 (1), 967.11 (2) and 973.155 (1m); to create 165.95 (1) (ae) of the statutes;

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands treatment alternatives and diversion programs to include treatment for mental illness alongside substance use disorders.

  • 20.455 (2) (kv)

    Grants for substance abuse use disorder treatment programs for criminal offenders. → Grants for substance abuse use disorder or mental illness treatment programs for criminal offenders.

    The title of this section is broadened to include mental illness treatment.

  • 165.95 (title)

    Alternatives to prosecution and incarceration; grant program.

    The title for the grant program is clarified.

  • 165.95 (1) (ae)

    “Mental illness” has the meaning given in s. 51.01 (13) (a).

    Defines 'mental illness' for the purposes of the program.

  • 165.95 (2)

    for criminal offenders who abuse alcohol or other drugs → for criminal offenders who abuse alcohol or other drugs have a substance use disorder or mental illness.

    Expands eligibility for grant funding to include those with mental illness.

  • 165.95 (3) (a)

    who abuses alcohol or other drugs → who abuses alcohol or other drugs has a substance use disorder or mental illness

    Broadens the program's focus to include those with mental illness.

  • 165.95 (3) (d)

    substance abuse → substance abuse use disorder and mental health

    Updates the terminology used in treatment methods to reflect broader mental health considerations.

  • 165.95 (3) (e)

    substance abuse → substance abuse use disorder and mental health

    Clarifies that both substance use disorder and mental health treatment are included in program objectives.

  • 165.95 (3) (g)

    substance abuse → substance abuse treatment providers and other service providers

    Stresses integration of mental health services in addition to substance abuse treatment.

  • 165.95 (3) (h)

    substance abuse → substance abuse use disorder and mental health treatment services

    Expands provider certification to include mental health services.

  • 165.95 (3) (j)

    substance abuse → substance abuse use disorder and mental health treatment providers.

    Ensures collaboration with mental health treatment providers.

  • 165.95 (5) (a)

    A county or tribe that receives a grant under this section shall create an oversight committee to advise the county or tribe in administering and evaluating its program.

    Establishes requirements for oversight committees to enhance program accountability.

  • 302.43

    substance abuse treatment program that meets the requirements of s. 165.95 (3) → substance abuse use disorder treatment program that meets the requirements of s. 165.95 (3)

    Updates terminologies relating to treatment programs for uniformity.

  • 961.472 (5) (b)

    substance abuse treatment program that meets the requirements of s. 165.95 (3) → substance abuse use disorder treatment program that meets the requirements of s. 165.95 (3)

    Aligns the definition of treatment programs with updated terminology in other statutes.

  • 967.11 (1)

    substance abuse treatment program that meets the requirements of s. 165.95 (3) → substance abuse treatment program that meets the requirements of s. 165.95 (3)

    Clarifies the definitions for approved treatment programs.

  • 967.11 (2)

    a court or a district attorney may require a person participating in an approved substance abuse treatment program to submit to surveillance and monitoring technology or a day reporting program as a condition of participation.

    Allows for court-ordered monitoring for participants of approved treatment programs.

  • 973.155 (1m)

    substance abuse treatment program that meets the requirements of s. 165.95 (3) → substance abuse treatment program that meets the requirements of s. 165.95 (3)

    Standardizes language to ensure clarity regarding treatment programs in statute.

Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Fiscal estimate received

  3. Representative Ortiz-Velez added as a cosponsor

  4. Fiscal estimate received

  5. Available for scheduling

  6. Report passage recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 8, Noes 0

  7. Executive action taken

  8. Senator Drake added as a coauthor

  9. Public hearing held

  10. Fiscal estimate received

  11. Read first time and referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

  12. Introduced by Senators Jacque and Wirch; cosponsored by Representatives Tittl, Behnke, Kreibich, Moore Omokunde, Mursau, Sortwell, Wichgers, Kaufert and Krug

Sponsors

  • Tittl · Cosponsor
  • Behnke · Cosponsor
  • Kreibich · Cosponsor
  • Moore Omokunde · Cosponsor
  • Mursau · Cosponsor
  • Sortwell · Cosponsor
  • Wichgers · Cosponsor
  • Kaufert · Cosponsor
  • Krug · Cosponsor
  • André Jacque · Primary
  • Robert Wirch · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

  • Tittl
  • Behnke
  • Kreibich
  • Moore Omokunde
  • Mursau
  • Sortwell
  • Wichgers
  • Kaufert
  • Krug
  • Wirch, Robert Democrat

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 153 do?
An Act to amend 20.455 (2) (em) (title), 20.455 (2) (kn) (title), 20.455 (2) (kv) (title), 165.95 (title), 165.95 (2), 165.95 (3) (a), 165.95 (3) (d), 165.95 (3) (e), 165.95 (3) (g), 165.95 (3) (h), 165.95 (3) (j), 165.95 (5) (a), 302.43, 961.472 (5) (b), 967.11 (1), 967.11 (2) and 973.155 (1m); to create 165.95 (1) (ae) of the statutes;
Who sponsors SB 153?
SB 153 is sponsored by Tittl, Behnke, Kreibich, Moore Omokunde, Mursau, Sortwell, Wichgers, Kaufert, Krug, Jacque, André (Republican), and Wirch, Robert (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 153?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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