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WI SB893

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jesse James

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires district attorneys, corporation counsel, or designated county officials to file petitions to terminate parental rights for newborns relinquished under Wisconsin's safe haven law (children 72 hours old or younger)

  • Petitions must be filed no earlier than 30 days after relinquishment and no later than 60 days after the court finds probable cause that the child was relinquished

  • Establishes venue for safe haven termination proceedings in the county where the relinquishment occurred

  • Allows courts to transfer cases to the county of residence of the child or parent upon motion and for good cause shown

  • Takes effect on the first day of the 6th month after publication

Legislative Description

Termination of parental rights under the safe haven law. (FE)

Last Action

Available for scheduling

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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