Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 897: Relating to: elimination of a jury trial in a child in need of protection or services (CHIPS) proceeding and substitution of judge in a proceeding for the termination of parental rights.

Did not advance Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

AB 897 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: elimination of a jury trial in a child in need of protection or services (CHIPS) proceeding and substitution of judge in a proceeding for the termination of parental rights. Primary sponsor: Lindee Brill (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Karen Hurd (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Chuck Wichgers (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lindee Brill (Republican); Barbara Dittrich (Republican); Elijah Behnke (Republican); Karen Hurd (Republican); and 4 more. 1 co-sponsor.