An Act to amend 767.117 (1) (c), 767.215 (2) (j) 1., 767.41 (6) (h) 3., 767.481 (1) (a), 767.481 (1) (d) and 767.481 (5); to create 767.001 (1fm) of the statutes; Relating to: calculation of miles for purposes of relocation of a child 100 miles or more from the other parent in an action affecting the family.
Sponsored By: David Armstrong (Republican), Robert Brooks (Republican), Joy Goeben (Republican), Daniel Knodl (Republican), Jeffrey Mursau (Republican), Chuck Wichgers (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Road miles govern parents’ relocation rules
Wisconsin measures child-relocation distances by the actual distance traveled by road in family cases. When both parents have court-ordered time with the child, moving 100 or more driving miles away requires court permission. If parents already live more than 100 driving miles apart, the moving parent does not need to file that motion. Instead, they must serve written notice at least 60 days before moving, including the move date and new address. After a motion is filed, parents can submit a written agreement allowing the move and changing custody or parenting time. The agreement must include transportation costs under any proposed new schedule. The court must put the agreement into an order unless the changes are not in the child’s best interests.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
David Armstrong
Republican • House
Robert Brooks
Republican • House
Joy Goeben
Republican • House
Daniel Knodl
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
Chuck Wichgers
Republican • House
Cosponsors
André Jacque
Republican • Senate
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
William Penterman
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Published 12-10-2025
12/10/2025HouseReport approved by the Governor on 12-9-2025. 2025 Wisconsin Act 81
12/10/2025HousePresented to the Governor on 12-4-2025
12/4/2025HouseReport correctly enrolled on 10-15-2025
10/15/2025HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
10/14/2025HouseOrdered immediately messaged
10/14/2025SenateRead a third time and concurred in
10/14/2025SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
10/14/2025SenateOrdered to a third reading
10/14/2025SenateRead a second time
10/14/2025SenatePlaced on calendar 10-14-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
10/13/2025SenateAvailable for scheduling
10/10/2025SenateReport concurrence recommended by Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families, Ayes 5, Noes 0
10/10/2025SenateExecutive action taken
10/2/2025SenatePublic hearing held
9/4/2025SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families
6/27/2025SenateReceived from Assembly
6/24/2025SenateOrdered immediately messaged
6/24/2025HouseRead a third time and passed
6/24/2025HouseRules suspended
6/24/2025HouseOrdered to a third reading
6/24/2025HouseRead a second time
6/24/2025HouseRepresentative O'Connor added as a coauthor
6/24/2025HouseWithdrawn from Committee on Rules and referred to calendar of 6-24-2025
6/20/2025HouseReferred to committee on Rules
6/6/2025House
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