"Senator Andre Jacque (R-De Pere) says "Ethan's Law" would prevent the placement of a child into the care of a non-parent with a criminal record of violence or abuse.

The young boy's tragic death shed light on a loophole Senator Jacque says needs to be fixed.

In 2016, after allegations of neglect by his mother, Ethan Hauschultz was placed in the care of his great uncle Timothy Hauschultz and his wife, Tina, just outside Manitowoc.

"He was placed with somebody who should not have been entrusted with his care. I mean, there were red flags all over the place," says Sen. Jacque.

In April 2018, Ethan died after court records say he was beaten by the Hauschultz's then-14-year-old son Damian and, at the direction of Timothy Hauschultz, was forced to carry a piece of wood outside in the snow for two hours as punishment "

According to several source the punishment in question however was not a failure to learn bible verses but was for impudence to a school teacher.

[wbay.com]