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WI SB893
Bill
Status
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jesse James
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AI Summary
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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)
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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
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Establishes venue for safe haven termination proceedings in the county where the relinquishment occurred
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Allows courts to transfer cases to the county of residence of the child or parent upon motion and for good cause shown
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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