Criminal Justice

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 953: Relating to: Internet crimes against children administrative subpoenas for the crime of sexual extortion when the crime victim is a child. (FE)

SB 953 defines sexual extortion involving child victims as a violation under existing statute 942.095. It specifically applies when the victim is a child, as defined in statute 948.01(1), clarifying that such cases fall under this legal category. The bill creates a new statutory reference (165.505(1)(bg)3.) to ensure these offenses are properly categorized under current law. This procedural change directly affects law enforcement and prosecutors handling internet crimes against children.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeClarifies legal categorization for prosecuting child sexual extortion, aiding law enforcement in handling internet crimes against children.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Victims' Rights

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 1056: Relating to: firearm transfers and possession, law enforcement and prosecution, victims and witnesses, obstruction of justice, mental health and substance use services, hate crimes reporting portal, fraud, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)

AB 1056 is a comprehensive rewrite of Wisconsin's criminal justice laws that creates new funding streams for community policing ($10 million), officer recruitment/retention ($5 million), and violence prevention ($5 million). The bill reorganizes legal provisions related to firearm transfers, domestic violence, sexual assault, hate crimes reporting, and victim services, while establishing specific funding amounts for the address confidentiality program ($180,200). It modifies reimbursement processes for counties providing victim-witness services and creates new alternatives to prosecution for individuals with substance use disorders. The legislation directly affects law enforcement agencies, victims' services providers, and individuals seeking substance use treatment instead of traditional criminal prosecution.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $10M community policing, $5M officer recruitment, $5M violence prevention, and $180,200 address confidentiality, explicitly increasing state appropriations for public safety services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllocates $20M for community policing, violence prevention, and officer retention while reorganizing domestic violence/sexual assault provisions to advance reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Domestic Violence Drug Policy Firearms

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1067: Relating to: dissemination of personally identifying information of an officer and providing a penalty.

SB 1067 makes it a Class H felony to knowingly share a law enforcement officer's personally identifying information online with the intent to intimidate, harass, obstruct an investigation, or disrupt their duties. It directly affects all defined officers, including police, tribal officers, correctional staff, juvenile detention officers, and federal agents operating in the state. The law prohibits posting or disclosing personal details (like home addresses or phone numbers) on public internet sites or forums when done to harm officers or interfere with their work. This policy change specifically targets online sharing meant to threaten or disrupt law enforcement, with penalties for those who commit such acts.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects law enforcement officers from online harassment by penalizing disclosure of personal information, directly supporting operational safety and effectiveness within criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Law Enforcement Policing

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 1055: Relating to: a victim protective services grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)

AB 1055 creates a grant program to fund crime victim protective services, including temporary housing, for law enforcement agencies and prosecutors' offices. It allocates $2,572,900 for the 2025-26 fiscal year (with $2,574,100 for 2026-27) from the Justice Department's budget. The Department of Justice will administer the program, developing grant criteria without needing formal rulemaking, and will add one full-time staff position to manage it. This bill directly affects agencies providing support to individuals who have been victims of crime.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.5M for victim protective services grant program from Justice Dept budget, directly increasing public service funding within state fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates $2.5M for victim protective services grants, directly funding victim support within criminal justice system per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Law Enforcement Victims' Rights

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 955: Relating to: Internet crimes against children law enforcement and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 955 allocates an additional $400,000 annually for the Department of Justice's Internet Crimes Against Children unit, covering fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. This funding increase supports existing law enforcement efforts to investigate and prosecute online crimes targeting children. The bill does not create new laws or policies but provides specific budgetary resources for current operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $400k annually for DOJ's ICAC unit, increasing government spending on law enforcement operations per appropriation language.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllocates $400k annually for Internet Crimes Against Children unit, directly funding law enforcement efforts within criminal justice framework.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds DOJ's Internet Crimes Against Children unit, enhancing cybersecurity efforts to protect children online, aligning with topic's cybersecurity focus.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Law Enforcement

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signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Apr 9, 2026

AB 957: Relating to: Internet crimes against children law enforcement and making an appropriation. (FE)

AB 957 increases funding by $400,000 for each of the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years to support internet crimes against children law enforcement within the Department of Justice. This is a budget adjustment that directly affects the Department of Justice's resources for investigating and prosecuting online crimes targeting minors. The bill does not create new laws or change existing legal standards - it solely allocates additional state funds for enforcement efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $400,000 annually for DOJ's child internet crime enforcement, directly increasing state budget resources for public safety program funding.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds DOJ enforcement of internet crimes against children, directly strengthening criminal justice operations through increased budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllocates $400k annually for internet crimes against children enforcement, enhancing cybersecurity efforts to protect minors online, aligning with technology safety support.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Human Trafficking Law Enforcement

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 838: Relating to: a human trafficking victim services grant program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 838 creates a state grant program providing $1.25 million biennially to fund support services for human trafficking victims. Nonprofit organizations (tax-exempt under IRS 501(c)(3)) must submit applications, provide 50% private matching funds, and coordinate with law enforcement to qualify. Grants are capped at $125,000 per biennium for organizations offering housing services or $50,000 for other support services like advocacy, medical care, or job training. The Department of Justice will administer the program, prioritizing applicants with strong law enforcement partnerships and capacity to serve many victims.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.25M biennially for human trafficking victim services, advancing public service funding through state appropriation.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds human trafficking victim services (housing, advocacy, job training) through grants, directly supporting victim rehabilitation and coordination with law enforcement per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly funds medical care services for human trafficking victims through state grants, directly advancing healthcare access for a vulnerable population.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Human Trafficking Law Enforcement

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 882: Relating to: sentencing for crimes committed by a person who is under the age of 18.

SB 882 amends Wisconsin sentencing laws to specifically address individuals under 18 convicted of crimes. It requires courts to consider designated mitigating factors and relevant information (such as youth-related circumstances) when determining release eligibility for "youthful offenders" under sections 973.014 and 973.018. The bill creates new procedural requirements for parole commissions, including mandatory consideration of these factors and written reasons for denials with reconsideration timelines. These changes apply to juvenile offenders sentenced under the specified statutes, focusing on release decisions rather than sentencing ranges.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates courts to consider youth factors in sentencing/parole, aligning with juvenile justice reform to reduce recidivism and promote rehabilitation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Probation & Parole Sentencing

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 897: Relating to: threats to health care providers and providing a penalty.

SB 897 defines specific threats against health care workers as criminal offenses. It makes it illegal to threaten a current or former health care provider, staff member, or their family member when the threat occurs in response to work at a health care facility or actions taken in an official capacity. The law specifies two key conditions: the threatener must know the victim works in health care, and the threat must relate to the victim's professional role. This bill uses existing statutory definitions for "health care facility" and "health care provider" to clarify when such threats violate the law, creating a new criminal penalty for these specific circumstances.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeClassifies threats against healthcare workers as criminal offenses, strengthening legal protections within criminal justice framework.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects healthcare workers from threats related to professional role, directly aligning with healthcare protection indicators.95% confidence

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 904: Relating to: immunity for certain controlled substances offenses for aiders and aided persons.

AB 904 creates immunity from prosecution and parole/probation revocation for people who seek help during a suspected overdose (aiders) and offers treatment-based alternatives instead of jail for the person experiencing the overdose (aided persons). Specifically, aiders who get help immediately after seeing someone overdose cannot lose parole or face charges for drug possession under certain circumstances. Aided persons can avoid prosecution by completing a treatment program or serving 15 days in jail if treatment isn't available, with prosecutors required to offer deferred prosecution tied to treatment. The bill applies to offenses involving controlled substances, paraphernalia, or masking agents directly related to overdose assistance.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeReplaces jail with treatment for overdose cases, offering immunity for aiders and treatment alternatives for aided persons, directly advancing criminal justice reform through rehabilitation-focused sentencing.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill replaces criminal penalties with treatment for overdose, removing legal barriers to healthcare access and promoting public health response to substance use disorders.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Drug Policy Probation & Parole Substance Abuse

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