Wisconsin AB903: An Act to amend 48.14 (2) (a), 48.14 (2) (b) and 48.185 (2); to create 48.417 (1m) of the statutes; Relating to: termination of parental rights under the safe haven law. (FE)

What the bill says

An Act to amend 48.14 (2) (a), 48.14 (2) (b) and 48.185 (2); to create 48.417 (1m) of the statutes; relating to: termination of parental rights under the safe haven law.

From the enrolled text, March 20, 2026:

An Act to amend 48.14 (2) (a), 48.14 (2) (b) and 48.185 (2); to create 48.417 (1m) of the statutes; relating to: termination of parental rights under the safe haven law. The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows: AB903,1Section 1. 48.14 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to or. AB903,2Section 2. 48.14 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read: 48.14 (2) (b) The appointment and removal of a guardian of the person for a child under ss. 48.427, 48.43, 48.831, 48.832, 48.839 (4) (a), 48.977, and 48.978, and for a child found to be in need of protection or services under s. 48.13 because the child is without parent or guardian or because custody of the child has been relinquished under s. 48.195. AB903,3Section 3. 48.185 (2) of the statutes is amended to read: 48.185 (2) Guardianship and termination of parental rights proceedings. In an action under s. 48.41, venue shall be in the county where the birth parent or child resides at the time that the petition is filed. Subject to sub. (5), venue for any proceeding under s. 48.977 or any proceeding under subch. VIII when the child has been placed outside the home pursuant to a dispositional order under s. 48.345 or 48.347, shall be …

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Sponsors

• Moses, Clint (R, HD-092) · primary sponsor
• Dittrich, Barbara (R, HD-099)
• Doyle, Steve (D, HD-094)
• Gundrum, Rick (R, HD-058)
• Hurd, Karen (R, HD-069)
• Knodl, Daniel (R, HD-024)
• Maxey, Dave (R, HD-083)
• Nedweski, Amanda (R, HD-032)
• O'Connor, Jerry (R, HD-060)
• Piwowarczyk, Jim (R, HD-098)
• James, Jesse (R, SD-023)
• Jacque, André (R, SD-001)

Latest actions

1. May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
2. May 12, 2026: Placed on calendar 5-12-2026 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)
3. April 3, 2026: Report vetoed by the Governor on 4-3-2026
4. April 2, 2026: Presented to the Governor on 4-2-2026
5. March 20, 2026: Report correctly enrolled on 3-20-2026
6. March 18, 2026: Received from Senate concurred in
7. March 17, 2026: Ordered immediately messaged
8. March 17, 2026: Read a third time and concurred in
9. March 17, 2026: Rules suspended to give bill its third reading
10. March 17, 2026: Ordered to a third reading

Common questions

What is AB903?

AB903 is a bill in the Wisconsin Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act to amend 48.14 (2) (a), 48.14 (2) (b) and 48.185 (2); to create 48.417 (1m) of the statutes; Relating to: termination of parental rights under the safe haven law. (FE).

What does AB903 do?

In its own words: An Act to amend 48.14 (2) (a), 48.14 (2) (b) and 48.185 (2); to create 48.417 (1m) of the statutes; relating to: termination of parental rights under the safe haven law.

What is the status of AB903?

Vetoed as of May 13, 2026. Latest action: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (May 13, 2026).

Who sponsored AB903?

Moses, Clint (R, HD-092), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for AB903?

On the Wisconsin Legislature website: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/ab903