AB 412 Wisconsin Assembly · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: mandatory reporting requirements and referring cases of threatened or suspected child abuse to law enforcement. (FE)

AB 412 would require certain professionals, such as teachers and healthcare workers, to directly report suspected child abuse cases to law enforcement instead of child protective services. This changes the current reporting process by mandating immediate referrals to police for safety concerns. The bill applies to individuals already designated as mandated reporters under existing law. It was introduced in August 2025 and referred to the Criminal Justice Committee for review.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 29, 2025 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on calendar 2-12-2026 by Committee on Rules
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Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to committee on Rules
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Jan 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Report passage recommended by Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Ayes 10, Noes 3
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Aug 29, 2025
Introduced
Introduced by Representatives Green, B. Jacobson, Piwowarczyk, Brill, Dittrich, Duchow, Goeben, Gundrum, Hurd, Kitchens, Knodl, Kreibich, Maxey, Melotik, Murphy, Novak, Penterman, Petersen, Snyder, Summerfield and Tittl; cosponsored by Senators Quinn, James and Marklein
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