Wisconsin 2023-2024 Regular Session

Wisconsin Senate Bill SB80

Introduced
2/21/23  
Refer
2/21/23  

Caption

A disclaimer of parental rights and payments allowed in connection with an adoption.

Impact

The legislative impact of SB80 is significant as it alters the legal framework surrounding parental rights termination. By allowing parents to file disclaimers outside of court appearances, this bill addresses concerns about accessibility and efficiency in adoption processes. However, it requires that the affidavit is witnessed, notarized, and includes specific information mandated by the law. This could lead to a reduction in court backlogs and a more efficient adoption process, but also places responsibility on parents to understand the implications of their disclaimers.

Summary

Senate Bill 80 seeks to amend existing provisions concerning the disclaimer of parental rights and the processes associated with child adoption. Specifically, the bill provides a method by which a parent can disclaim their parental rights in writing, rather than requiring a court appearance for consent to terminate these rights. This is particularly applicable to children under one year of age and facilitates a potentially less burdensome process for parents who wish to terminate their parental rights. The introduction of a formal affidavit process for disclaiming rights aims to streamline parent consent procedures related to adoption.

Contention

Despite the potential benefits of SB80, there exists notable contention surrounding the bill. Critics express concerns regarding the expedited process of terminating parental rights without sufficient judicial oversight. The bill could be seen as compromising checks and balances that typically protect the interests of children. Furthermore, the exclusions related to the Indian Child Welfare Act could provoke debate on how this law will interact with established protections for Indigenous children. As such, discussions of SB80 highlight an ongoing conversation about parental rights, the adoption process, and the rights of ethnic or tribal groups involved.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

WI AB107

A disclaimer of parental rights and payments allowed in connection with an adoption.

WI AB70

A disclaimer of parental rights and payments allowed in connection with an adoption.

WI SB79

A disclaimer of parental rights and payments allowed in connection with an adoption.

WI HB05178

An Act Concerning Adoption And Implementation Of The Connecticut Parentage Act.

WI HB06321

An Act Concerning Adoption And Implementation Of The Connecticut Parentage Act.

WI AB314

Adopting gender-neutral terminology and incorporating gender-neutral marriage and parentage rights. (FE)

WI SB321

Adopting gender-neutral terminology and incorporating gender-neutral marriage and parentage rights. (FE)

WI SB907

Adopting gender-neutral terminology and incorporating gender-neutral marriage and parentage rights. (FE)

WI AB1000

Adopting gender-neutral terminology and incorporating gender-neutral marriage and parentage rights. (FE)

WI HB112

Adoption; parental placement and agency adoption.

Similar Bills

WI AB107

A disclaimer of parental rights and payments allowed in connection with an adoption.

WI AB70

A disclaimer of parental rights and payments allowed in connection with an adoption.

WI SB79

A disclaimer of parental rights and payments allowed in connection with an adoption.

OK HB1458

Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System; death benefits; beneficiaries; transfer; disclaimer; time period; liability; effective date.

CA SB1168

Business entities: Secretary of State: document filings.

WY SF0104

Probate code revisions.

CT SB00248

An Act Concerning Revisions To Statutes Affecting Title To Real Property.

TX HB2046

Relating to decedents' estates.