SB265,9,25 2. A sign language interpreter—intermediate hearing licensee may not provide sign language interpretation services to a client in any legal or mental health setting, as determined by the department after receiving advice from the committee.

SB265,10,7 (b) Interpretation in legal settings. No sign language interpreter—advanced hearing, sign language interpreter—intermediate deaf, or sign language interpreter—advanced deaf licensee may provide sign language interpretation services to a client in any legal setting, as determined by the department after receiving advice from the committee, unless he or she is also authorized, including under a provisional status, by the supreme court to act as a qualified interpreter in court proceedings under s. 885.38 (2).

SB265,10,11 (c) Interpretation in mental health settings. 1. No sign language interpreter—intermediate deaf licensee may provide sign language interpretation services to a client in any mental health setting, as determined by the department after receiving advice from the committee.

SB265,10,18 2. Beginning on September 1, 2023, no sign language interpreter—advanced hearing or sign language interpreter—advanced deaf licensee may provide sign language interpretation services to a client in any mental health setting, as determined by the department after receiving advice from the committee, unless the licensee satisfies requirements established by the department by rule. The rules promulgated under this subdivision shall require a licensee to satisfy all of the following:

SB265,10,20 a. Complete 40 hours of training on providing interpretation services to a client in mental health settings.

SB265,10,23 b. Complete a 40-hour practicum under the supervision of a sign language interpreter approved by the department on providing sign language interpretation services to a client in mental health settings.

SB265,10,24 c. Pass a written examination determined by the department.

SB265,11,2 d. Be able to accurately interpret specialized vocabulary used in psychiatric settings.

SB265,11,4 e. Be aware of psychopathologies, including knowledge of the names of major mental illnesses.

SB265,11,5 f. Be aware of how cultural influences might impact treatment.

SB265,11,7 g. Be aware of the difference between interpreting and communication assistance.

SB265,11,9 h. Demonstrate familiarity with mental health assessment methods and the impact of interpretation during an assessment.

SB265,11,10 i. Have exposure to mental health treatment approaches.

SB265,11,13 j. Have exposure to issues involving developmental disability and the role culture and language have in providing services to a person with a developmental disability.

SB265,11,15 k. Be able to identify care providers and identify mental health disciplines, and be familiar with milieus and settings.

SB265,11,16 L. Be able to explain the role of an interpreter as a professional consultant.

SB265,11,18 m. Understand professional boundaries and be able to explain confidentiality, privilege, abuse reporting requirements, and the duty to warn.

SB265,11,19 n. Demonstrate cross-cultural competencies.

SB265,17 Section 17 . 440.032 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB265,12,2 440.032 (5) License renewal. The renewal dates for licenses granted under sub. (3) (a) are specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) 68c. Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall include the renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) and evidence satisfactory to the department that the person's certification or membership specified in sub. (3) that is required for the license has not been revoked or invalidated.

SB265,18 Section 18 . 440.032 (5m) of the statutes is created to read:

SB265,12,9 440.032 (5m) Identification cards. The department, after receiving advice from the committee, shall promulgate rules requiring all interpreters licensed under sub. (3) to have an identification card with them at all times while providing sign language interpretation services to clients for compensation. The department shall issue the identification card. The identification card issued to a licensee for purposes of this subsection shall satisfy all of the following conditions:

SB265,12,10 (a) Include all of the following:

SB265,12,11 1. The interpreter's full name.

SB265,12,15 2. The interpreter's licensure category, whether sign language interpreter—intermediate hearing, sign language interpreter—advanced hearing, sign language interpreter—intermediate deaf, or sign language interpreter—advanced deaf.

SB265,12,16 3. Any applicable licensure restriction.

SB265,12,19 4. A statement whether the interpreter is authorized by the supreme court to act as a qualified interpreter in court proceedings under s. 885.38 (2) and whether that authorization is provisional.

SB265,12,20 5. Any other information required by the department.

SB265,12,23 (b) Be color-coded based on the interpreter's licensure category identified under par. (a) 2. An intermediate license shall be yellow. An advanced license shall be green.