Relating to: a disclaimer of parental rights and payments allowed in connection with an adoption.
AB 70 creates a formal "affidavit of disclaimer" process for parents to voluntarily terminate parental rights in adoption cases. It sets strict timing rules (e.g., no execution before 120 hours post-birth or after the child's first birthday), requires mandatory counseling for minors, and specifies that mothers can revoke the disclaimer within 72 hours, while fathers can revoke until 72 hours after execution or 120 hours post-birth, whichever is later. The affidavit must include specific disclosures about legal rights, child support, and the child's status, and is irrevocable after set deadlines unless obtained through fraud or duress. This directly affects parents (including minors), adoption agencies, and courts handling adoption proceedings in Wisconsin.
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Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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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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