Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 161: Relating to: a presumption that equalizing physical placement to the highest degree is in the child’s best interest.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 161 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on March 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: a presumption that equalizing physical placement to the highest degree is in the child’s best interest. Primary sponsor: Eric Wimberger (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Eric Wimberger (Republican). 10 co-sponsors.