WisconsinSB4322025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)Senate

An Act to amend 48.981 (2) (a) 10. and 48.981 (3) (a) 3.; to create 48.981 (2) (a) 31. of the statutes; Relating to: mandatory reporting requirements and referring cases of threatened or suspected child abuse to law enforcement. (FE)

Sponsored By: Jesse James (Republican), Howard Marklein (Republican), Romaine Quinn (Republican)

Vetoed

Sen Bill 432Children -- Abuse and neglectChildren -- Protection and servicesMarriage and Family TherapyCounselingand Social Worker Examining BoardPolice

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Jesse James

    Republican • Senate

  • Howard Marklein

    Republican • Senate

  • Romaine Quinn

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Brent Jacobson

    Republican • House

  • Lindee Brill

    Republican • House

  • Barbara Dittrich

    Republican • House

  • Cindi Duchow

    Republican • House

  • Joy Goeben

    Republican • House

  • Chanz Green

    Republican • House

  • Rick Gundrum

    Republican • House

  • Karen Hurd

    Republican • House

  • Joel Kitchens

    Republican • House

  • Daniel Knodl

    Republican • House

  • Rob Kreibich

    Republican • House

  • Dave Maxey

    Republican • House

  • Paul Melotik

    Republican • House

  • David Murphy

    Republican • House

  • Todd Novak

    Republican • House

  • William Penterman

    Republican • House

  • Kevin Petersen

    Republican • House

  • Jim Piwowarczyk

    Republican • House

  • Patrick Snyder

    Republican • House

  • Rob Summerfield

    Republican • House

  • Paul Tittl

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 79 • No: 52

House vote • 2/12/2026

Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 61, Noes 37

Yes: 61 • No: 37

Senate vote • 11/18/2025

Read a third time and passed, Ayes 18, Noes 15

Yes: 18 • No: 15

Actions Timeline

  1. Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82

    5/13/2026Senate
  2. Placed on calendar 5-12-2026 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)

    5/12/2026Senate
  3. Report vetoed by the Governor on 3-27-2026

    3/27/2026Senate
  4. Presented to the Governor on 3-26-2026

    3/26/2026Senate
  5. Report correctly enrolled

    2/20/2026Senate
  6. Received from Assembly concurred in

    2/13/2026Senate
  7. Ordered immediately messaged

    2/12/2026House
  8. Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 61, Noes 37

    2/12/2026House
  9. Rules suspended

    2/12/2026House
  10. Ordered to a third reading

    2/12/2026House
  11. Read a second time

    2/12/2026House
  12. Rules suspended to withdraw from calendar and take up

    2/12/2026House
  13. Placed on calendar 2-12-2026 by Committee on Rules

    2/10/2026House
  14. Read first time and referred to committee on Rules

    1/16/2026House
  15. Received from Senate

    11/19/2025House
  16. Ordered immediately messaged

    11/18/2025Senate
  17. Read a third time and passed, Ayes 18, Noes 15

    11/18/2025Senate
  18. Rules suspended to give bill its third reading

    11/18/2025Senate
  19. Ordered to a third reading

    11/18/2025Senate
  20. Read a second time

    11/18/2025Senate
  21. Placed on calendar 11-18-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)

    11/14/2025Senate
  22. Available for scheduling

    11/12/2025Senate
  23. Report passage recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 5, Noes 3

    11/12/2025Senate
  24. Executive action taken

    11/12/2025Senate
  25. Public hearing held

    10/29/2025Senate

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