AB1000

04/15/2024 , Wisconsin , Legislation , Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Accused Parents , Other subject area , Parentage - Defendant/Respondent , Termination of Parental Rights (Private) - Birth Parents , Termination of Parental Rights (State) - Birth Parents

AB1000: Changing various statutory language to be gender neutral including the right to counsel for pregnant expectant parents (formerly, “expectant mothers”) and presumed parents (formerly, “presumed fathers”. Statutes impacted include Wis. Stat. §§ 48.203 (6) (a) (notice to expectant parent of their RTC in matters related to protection of an unborn child due to substance use); 48.423 (Rights to parentage determination).

Last action (on 04/15/2024): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1