Dave Maxey, Wisconsin State Representative for 83rd District | Facebook
Dave Maxey, Wisconsin State Representative for 83rd District | Facebook
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "a disclaimer of parental rights and payments allowed in connection with an adoption".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill amends and creates statutes related to the disclaimer of parental rights and payments concerning adoption services. It introduces a procedure allowing parents to disclaim their parental rights to a child under one year old through a notarized affidavit, bypassing the need for a court appearance, unless the child is known to be an Indian child. The disclaimer can be revoked within a specified timeframe unless committed under fraud or duress, and it becomes irrevocable if not challenged within three months. The bill also stipulates that adoption orders cannot be finalized until three months after executing a disclaimer affidavit. Additionally, it permits payments for services to out-of-state child-placing agencies licensed in their respective states, provided compliance with the federal Indian Child Welfare Act. The bill mandates that agencies provide counseling to parents planning to file a disclaimer, including legal counseling for minors.
The bill was co-authored by Senator André Jacque (Republican-1st District), Representative Scott Allen (Republican-82nd District), Representative Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District), Representative Rick Gundrum (Republican-58th District), Representative Daniel Knodl (Republican-24th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Cory Tomczyk (Republican-29th District), along three other co-sponsors.
Dave Maxey has co-authored or authored another 23 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Maxey graduated from Waukesha County Technical College in 2002 with an AA.
Maxey, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 83rd Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Nik Rettinger.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB70 | 02/24/2025 | A disclaimer of parental rights and payments allowed in connection with an adoption |
| AB47 | 02/17/2025 | Tuition and fee remission for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or a technical college. (FE) |
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