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SB 138 Wisconsin Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: prostitution crime surcharge and making an appropriation. (FE)

Senate Bill 138 establishes a new $5,000 prostitution crime surcharge to be imposed by courts on individuals convicted of specific prostitution-related offenses. This surcharge directly affects those convicted of these crimes. The bill directs that half of the collected funds be used for treatment and services for sex-trafficking victims, while the other half supports criminal investigative operations and prosecution related to Internet crimes against children.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes new surcharge funding allocation for victim services and child crime investigations, directly advancing public program funding within budget management.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates surcharge funds to sex-trafficking victim services and child crime investigations, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 21, 2025 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced
Introduced by Senators Jacque and Wanggaard; cosponsored by Representatives Allen, Penterman, Behnke, Brill, Dittrich, Goodwin, Kreibich, Maxey, Mursau, Piwowarczyk, Sheehan, Subeck and Wichgers
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AJ
André Jacque
RRepublican
WI
1
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Van Wanggaard
RRepublican
WI
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