WI SB917

Corrects a statutory cross-reference for the definition of "domestic abuse" from s. 813.122 (1)(a) to s. 813.12 (1)(am) in the final hearing by affidavit divorce process

Updates cross-references to battery statutes to align with 2025 Wisconsin Act 24, which revised and recodified battery laws

Applies to s. 767.235 (1)(b) 4. L., which requires divorce/legal separation affidavits to disclose pending or completed court cases involving interspousal battery or domestic abuse

Introduced as remedial legislation by the Law Revision Committee at the request of the Office of the Director of State Courts

Makes technical corrections to 2025 Wisconsin Act 40, which established the option for courts to grant divorce or legal separation based on signed affidavits without a final hearing