Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

SB 263 — Relating to: findings of fact when the court grants less than equal physical placement of a child.

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

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

An Act to amend 767.225 (1) (am) and 767.41 (6) (a) of the statutes;

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill raises the threshold for court findings of fact required when granting physical placement of a child to one parent from less than 25% to less than 50%.

  • Wis. Stat. § 767.225(1)(am)

    less than 25 → less than 50

    The court must provide findings of fact if it grants less than 50% physical placement to one parent.

  • Wis. Stat. § 767.41(6)(a)

    less than 25 → less than 50

    The court must document reasons if it grants less than 50% physical placement to one parent.

Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Read first time and referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

  3. Introduced by Senators Wimberger and Wanggaard; cosponsored by Representatives Brooks, Dittrich, Knodl, Kreibich, Murphy, Nedweski, O'Connor, Penterman and Zimmerman

Sponsors

  • Brooks · Cosponsor
  • Dittrich · Cosponsor
  • Knodl · Cosponsor
  • Kreibich · Cosponsor
  • Murphy · Cosponsor
  • Nedweski · Cosponsor
  • O'Connor · Cosponsor
  • Penterman · Cosponsor
  • Zimmerman · Cosponsor
  • Eric Wimberger · Primary
  • Van Wanggaard · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

  • Brooks
  • Dittrich
  • Knodl
  • Kreibich
  • Murphy
  • Nedweski
  • O'Connor
  • Penterman
  • Zimmerman
  • Wanggaard, Van Republican

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 263 do?
An Act to amend 767.225 (1) (am) and 767.41 (6) (a) of the statutes;
Who sponsors SB 263?
SB 263 is sponsored by Brooks, Dittrich, Knodl, Kreibich, Murphy, Nedweski, O'Connor, Penterman, Zimmerman, Wimberger, Eric (Republican), and Wanggaard, Van (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 263?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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