Wisconsin SB432: An Act to amend 48.981 (2) (a) 10. and 48.981 (3) (a) 3.; to create 48.981 (2) (a) 31. of the statutes; Relating to: mandatory reporting requirements and referring cases of threatened or suspected child abuse to law enforcement. (FE)

What the bill says

An Act to amend 48.981 (2) (a) 10. and 48.981 (3) (a) 3.; to create 48.981 (2) (a) 31. of the statutes; relating to: mandatory reporting requirements and referring cases of threatened or suspected child abuse to law enforcement.

From the enrolled text, February 20, 2026:

An Act to amend 48.981 (2) (a) 10. and 48.981 (3) (a) 3.; to create 48.981 (2) (a) 31. of the statutes; relating to: mandatory reporting requirements and referring cases of threatened or suspected child abuse to law enforcement. The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows: SB432,1Section 1. 48.981 (2) (a) 10. of the statutes is amended to read: 48.981 (2) (a) 10. A social worker, as defined in s. 457.01 (10). SB432,2Section 2. 48.981 (2) (a) 31. of the statutes is created to read: 48.981 (2) (a) 31. An employee of an agency whose duties include direct interaction with children or the handling of child welfare cases. SB432,3Section 3. 48.981 (3) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read: 48.981 (3) (a) 3. Except as provided in sub. (3m), a county department, the department, or a licensed child welfare agency under contract with the department shall within 12 hours, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays, refer to the sheriff or police department all cases of suspected or threatened abuse, as defined in s. 48.02 (1) (b) to (f), reported to it. For cases of suspected or threatened abuse, as defined in s. 48.02 (1) (a), (am), (g), or (gm), or neglect, each county department, the department, and a …

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Sponsors

• Quinn, Romaine (R, SD-025) · primary sponsor
• James, Jesse (R, SD-023)
• Marklein, Howard (R, SD-017)
• Green, Chanz (R, HD-074)
• Jacobson, Brent (R, HD-087)
• Piwowarczyk, Jim (R, HD-098)
• Brill, Lindee (R, HD-027)
• Dittrich, Barbara (R, HD-099)
• Duchow, Cindi (R, HD-097)
• Goeben, Joy (R, HD-005)
• Gundrum, Rick (R, HD-058)
• Hurd, Karen (R, HD-069)

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. March 27, 2026: Report vetoed by the Governor on 3-27-2026
4. March 26, 2026: Presented to the Governor on 3-26-2026
5. February 20, 2026: Report correctly enrolled
6. February 13, 2026: Received from Assembly concurred in
7. February 12, 2026: Ordered immediately messaged
8. February 12, 2026: Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 61, Noes 37
9. February 12, 2026: Rules suspended
10. February 12, 2026: Ordered to a third reading

Votes

• CONCURRENCE (February 12, 2026): 61 yea, 37 nay, passed
• PASSAGE (November 18, 2025): 18 yea, 15 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB432?

SB432 is a bill in the Wisconsin Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act to amend 48.981 (2) (a) 10. and 48.981 (3) (a) 3.; to create 48.981 (2) (a) 31. of the statutes; Relating to: mandatory reporting requirements and referring cases of threatened or suspected child abuse to law enforcement. (FE).

What does SB432 do?

In its own words: An Act to amend 48.981 (2) (a) 10. and 48.981 (3) (a) 3.; to create 48.981 (2) (a) 31. of the statutes; relating to: mandatory reporting requirements and referring cases of threatened or suspected child abuse to law enforcement.

What is the status of SB432?

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 SB432?

Quinn, Romaine (R, SD-025), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB432?

On the Wisconsin Legislature website: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/sb432