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Introduced
05/02/2025
05/02/2025
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Passed
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT to renumber and amend 48.195 (3) (a); to amend 48.195 (1m) (a) (intro.), 48.355 (2d) (b) 5. and 48.415 (1m); to create 48.195 (1r) (a) 7., 48.195 (2) (d) 8., 48.195 (3) (a) 2. to 6., 48.195 (7) and 48.195 (8) of the statutes; relating to: various changes to the safe haven law.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Wisconsin's safe haven law, which allows parents to relinquish an infant to certain authorities without facing legal consequences, by extending the age limit for an infant to be covered under this law from 72 hours (3 days) to 30 days old. It also mandates the creation of a brochure and a video recording containing important information for parents relinquishing a child, including details about their rights to anonymity, the voluntary nature of providing identifying information, how to change their mind about relinquishment, the importance of social and health history, and specific considerations for Indian children regarding tribal connections and enrollment. The bill also clarifies that the federal Indian Child Welfare Act applies to any Indian child relinquished under this law and introduces a quick response code (QR code) that can link to the video recording.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (15)
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Lindee Brill (R)*,
Joy Goeben (R)*,
Rick Gundrum (R)*,
Nate Gustafson (R)*,
Joel Kitchens (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Dave Maxey (R)*,
Todd Novak (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
Pricilla Prado (D)*,
Chuck Wichgers (R)*,
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R),
Rob Hutton (R),
Last Action
Report correctly enrolled on 2-16-2026 (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab237 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/enrolledbills/2025/REG/AB237.pdf |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2025/REG/AB237.pdf |
| Assembly Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB237-AA1.pdf |
| AB237 ROCP for Committee on Children and Families | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/children_and_families/1920216.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB237.pdf |
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