WisconsinAB9032025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)House

An Act to amend 48.14 (2) (a), 48.14 (2) (b) and 48.185 (2); to create 48.417 (1m) of the statutes; Relating to: termination of parental rights under the safe haven law. (FE)

Sponsored By: Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Steve Doyle (Democratic), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Karen Hurd (Republican), Daniel Knodl (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Clint Moses (Republican), Amanda Nedweski (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican)

Vetoed

Children -- Protection and servicesCounty -- Human servicesDistrict attorneyMaternal and infant care

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Barbara Dittrich

    Republican • House

  • Steve Doyle

    Democratic • House

  • Rick Gundrum

    Republican • House

  • Karen Hurd

    Republican • House

  • Daniel Knodl

    Republican • House

  • Dave Maxey

    Republican • House

  • Clint Moses

    Republican • House

  • Amanda Nedweski

    Republican • House

  • Jerry O'Connor

    Republican • House

  • Jim Piwowarczyk

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • André Jacque

    Republican • Senate

  • Jesse James

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Placed on calendar 5-12-2026 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)

    5/12/2026House
  2. Report vetoed by the Governor on 4-3-2026

    4/3/2026House
  3. Presented to the Governor on 4-2-2026

    4/2/2026House
  4. Report correctly enrolled on 3-20-2026

    3/20/2026House
  5. Received from Senate concurred in

    3/18/2026House
  6. Ordered immediately messaged

    3/17/2026Senate
  7. Read a third time and concurred in

    3/17/2026Senate
  8. Rules suspended to give bill its third reading

    3/17/2026Senate
  9. Ordered to a third reading

    3/17/2026Senate
  10. Read a second time

    3/17/2026Senate
  11. Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)

    3/16/2026Senate
  12. Available for scheduling

    3/11/2026Senate
  13. Report concurrence recommended by Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families, Ayes 3, Noes 2

    3/11/2026Senate
  14. Executive action taken

    3/11/2026Senate
  15. Public hearing held

    3/3/2026Senate
  16. Read first time and referred to committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families

    2/25/2026Senate
  17. Received from Assembly

    2/23/2026Senate
  18. Ordered immediately messaged

    2/19/2026House
  19. Read a third time and passed

    2/19/2026House
  20. Rules suspended

    2/19/2026House
  21. Ordered to a third reading

    2/19/2026House
  22. Assembly Amendment 1 adopted

    2/19/2026House
  23. Read a second time

    2/19/2026House
  24. Made a special order of business at 11:44 AM on 2-19-2026 pursuant to Assembly Resolution 14

    2/18/2026House
  25. Referred to committee on Rules

    2/11/2026House

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