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SB161 • 2025

a presumption that equalizing physical placement to the highest degree is in the child’s best interest

a presumption that equalizing physical placement to the highest degree is in the child’s best interest

Children
Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor
Senator Wimberger, cosponsored by Representatives Mursau, Armstrong, Behnke, Brooks, Dallman, Knodl, Kreibich, O'Connor, Piwowarczyk and Steffen
Last action
2026-03-23
Official status
S - Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-23 Sen.

    Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. 2025-10-08 Sen.

    Public hearing held

  3. 2025-03-27 Sen.

    Introduced by Senator Wimberger ; cosponsored by Representatives Mursau , Armstrong , Behnke , Brooks , Dallman , Knodl , Kreibich , O'Connor , Piwowarczyk and Steffen

  4. 2025-03-27 Sen.

    Read first time and referred to Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families

Official Summary Text

a presumption that equalizing physical placement to the highest degree is in the child’s best interest
Status: S - Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families