An Act to amend 48.195 (1m) (a) (intro.), 48.355 (2d) (b) 5. and 48.415 (1m) of the statutes; Relating to: the age at which an infant is covered under the safe haven law.
Sponsored By: Elijah Behnke (Republican), Lindee Brill (Republican), Joy Goeben (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Nate Gustafson (Republican), Joel Kitchens (Republican), Daniel Knodl (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Todd Novak (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Priscilla Prado (Democratic), Chuck Wichgers (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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Longer safe haven window for parents
Wisconsin raises the safe haven age limit from 72 hours to 30 days old or younger. A law enforcement officer, emergency medical worker, or hospital staff member must reasonably believe the infant meets that limit. Parents must give up custody through a method allowed by the law and not express an intent to return. The 30-day limit also applies to related court findings recognizing the handover, including findings documented in a final court order. Existing protections from civil or criminal liability for parents and people helping them with a good-faith handover remain unchanged.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Elijah Behnke
Republican • House
Lindee Brill
Republican • House
Joy Goeben
Republican • House
Rick Gundrum
Republican • House
Nate Gustafson
Republican • House
Joel Kitchens
Republican • House
Daniel Knodl
Republican • House
Rob Kreibich
Republican • House
Dave Maxey
Republican • House
Todd Novak
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
Priscilla Prado
Democratic • House
Chuck Wichgers
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Rachael Cabral-Guevara
Republican • Senate
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim
Democratic • Senate
Rob Hutton
Republican • Senate
Tony Kurtz
Republican • House
Howard Marklein
Republican • Senate
Jim Piwowarczyk
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Published 3-14-2026
3/16/2026HouseReport approved by the Governor on 3-13-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 94
3/16/2026HousePresented to the Governor on 3-12-2026
3/12/2026HouseReport correctly enrolled on 2-16-2026
2/16/2026HouseLRB correction (Assembly Amendment 1)
2/16/2026HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
2/12/2026HouseOrdered immediately messaged
2/11/2026SenateSenator Dassler-Alfheim added as a cosponsor
2/11/2026SenateRead a third time and concurred in
2/11/2026SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
2/11/2026SenateOrdered to a third reading
2/11/2026SenateRead a second time
2/11/2026SenateRules suspended and taken up
2/11/2026SenatePlaced on calendar 2-11-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
2/10/2026SenatePublic hearing requirement waived by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 18 (1m), Ayes 3, Noes 2
2/10/2026SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Senate Organization
2/10/2026SenateReceived from Assembly
2/10/2026SenateOrdered immediately messaged
2/10/2026HouseRead a third time and passed
2/10/2026HouseRules suspended
2/10/2026HouseOrdered to a third reading
2/10/2026HouseAssembly Amendment 1 adopted
2/10/2026HouseRead a second time
2/10/2026HousePlaced on calendar 2-10-2026 by Committee on Rules
2/5/2026HouseReferred to committee on Rules
1/15/2026House
Bill Text
Assembly Amendment 1
2/10/2026
Bill Text
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