Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced 11 R cosponsors

AB 70 — Relating to: a disclaimer of parental rights and payments allowed in connection with an adoption.

Last action — Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

An Act to amend 48.41 (1), 48.42 (2) (a), 48.46 (2), 48.837 (5) and 48.91 (3); to create 48.41 (2) (bm) and 48.913 (1) (em) of the statutes;

Bill Text

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The bill allows parents to disclaim their parental rights in writing instead of appearing in court, with specific conditions and requirements.

  • Wis. Stat. § 48.41 (1)

    When such voluntary consent is given as provided in this section → when an affidavit of disclaimer of parental rights executed under sub. (2) (bm) is irrevocable

    Parental consent via affidavit can replace court appearance for termination of rights.

  • Wis. Stat. § 48.41 (2)

    bm) 1. Subject to subd. 1m., a mother, father, or presumed or alleged father may consent to the termination of any parental rights that he or she may have with respect to a child who is under one year of age if no participant in the court proceeding... knows or has reason to know that the child is an Indian child by the method provided in par. (a) or (b) or by filing with the court an affidavit of disclaimer of parental rights that is signed by 2 witnesses and notarized...

    Introduces an affidavit process for parents to disclaim rights instead of court consent.

  • Wis. Stat. § 48.41 (2) (bm)

    2. All of the following apply to the affidavit of disclaimer of parental rights under subd. 1.: ...

    Defines the requirements for the disclaimer affidavit.

  • Wis. Stat. § 48.46 (2)

    A parent who has consented to the termination of his or her parental rights under s. 48.41... may move the court for relief from the judgment on any of the grounds specified in s. 806.07 (1) (a), (b), (c), (d) or (f)...

    Maintains the right of parents who consented to termination to seek relief under specified conditions.

  • Wis. Stat. § 48.837 (5)

    may make payments to a licensed out-of-state private child placing agency for services provided in connection with an adoption

    Allows payments to out-of-state agencies for adoption services.

  • Wis. Stat. § 48.91 (3)

    Terms of the agreement shall outline that any financial responsibilities are confirmed as due prior to final adoption.

    Clarifies financial responsibilities in adoption agreements.

Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Read first time and referred to Committee on Children and Families

  3. Introduced by Representatives Maxey, Armstrong, Allen, Behnke, Gundrum, Knodl, Kreibich, Murphy, Pronschinske, Tusler and Wichgers; cosponsored by Senators Jacque and Tomczyk

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (119)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 70 do?
An Act to amend 48.41 (1), 48.42 (2) (a), 48.46 (2), 48.837 (5) and 48.91 (3); to create 48.41 (2) (bm) and 48.913 (1) (em) of the statutes;
Who sponsors AB 70?
AB 70 is sponsored by Jacque, Tomczyk, Maxey, Dave (Republican), Armstrong, David (Republican), Allen, Scott (Republican), Behnke, Elijah (Republican), Gundrum, Rick (Republican), Knodl, Daniel (Republican), Kreibich, Rob (Republican), Murphy, David (Republican), Pronschinske, Treig (Republican), Tusler, Ron (Republican), and Wichgers, Chuck (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 70?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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