Governor Evers Signs Bill Expanding the State's Safe Haven Law

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 -- 12:00 PM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) Governor Tony Evers signed Wisconsin Act 94 on Friday, which expands Wisconsin’s Save Haven law.

According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, state law previously gave parents 72 hours to relinquish a newborn. They’ll now have 30 days after a child’s birth.

Other new laws put in place with the Democratic governor’s signature include allowing law enforcement to administer roadside saliva drug tests, expansion of professional development opportunities for K-12 science teachers, and removing registered nurses from the list of health care providers allowed to excuse a child’s absence from school.

Evers vetoed Senate Bill 291 which expanded the Business Development Tax Credit to allow businesses and nonprofits to claim up to 15% of the cost of providing employees with childcare. Evers said a provision in the bill increases the risk of fraud.

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