Wisconsin Code § 52.16

(1) A supporter
is only authorized to assist the adult with a functional impairment
in accessing, collecting, or obtaining information that is relevant
to a decision authorized under the supported decision-making
agreement.
(2) A supporter may assist with accessing or obtaining any information that will help the adult with a functional impairment
make health care decisions, including medical, psychological, financial, education, or treatment records or research under ss.
51.30 and 146.83 and the federal Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act of 1996, 45 CFR 164.502. A supporter
may only access or obtain patient health care records, as defined
under s. 146.81 (4), if the adult with a functional impairment has
signed a release allowing the supporter to see protected health information, as defined under s. 146.816 (1) (f).
(3) A supporter may assist with accessing or obtaining any information on education records under the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 USC 1232g, if the adult
with a functional impairment has signed a release allowing the
supporter to access information under this subsection.
(4) The supporter shall ensure the information under this section is kept privileged and confidential, as applicable, and is not
subject to unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
(5) Notwithstanding the existence of a supported decisionmaking agreement, an adult with a functional impairment continues to have unrestricted access to personal information without
the assistance of a supporter.
(6) Notwithstanding the existence of a supported decisionmaking agreement, an adult with a functional impairment is able
to request and receive assistance on any decision that is not covered under the supported decision-making agreement at any time.

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