Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SJR 15: Relating to: condemning the pardons and sentence commutations of individuals involved in the violent attack on law enforcement officers at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

SJR 15 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Wisconsin State Legislature expressing disapproval of pardons and sentence commutations granted to individuals convicted of assaulting U.S. Capitol Police officers during the January 6, 2021, attack. It specifically condemns President Trump's 2025 actions pardoning or commuting sentences for those involved in violent assaults against law enforcement. The resolution states the legislature believes such individuals should be held accountable and aligns with support from police organizations. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or directly affect anyone but formally records the legislature's position.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCondemns pardons for Capitol attackers, demanding accountability for violent assaults on law enforcement, aligning with enhanced police accountability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 318: Relating to: small law enforcement agency grant pilot program. (FE)

SB 318 creates a temporary pilot program to provide training grants to small law enforcement agencies (those employing 25 or fewer full-time equivalent officers). Agencies qualify if they face imminent retirements, have 20%+ vacancies, or need to train new officers. Grants cover preparatory training for future officers and up to six months of on-the-job training costs for new recruits. Recipients must commit to working at the agency for one year after training, with repayment required if they leave early; the program ends 18 months after all funds are distributed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for law enforcement training grants, increasing targeted government spending on public safety programs.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds training for small law enforcement agencies to address staffing vacancies, directly supporting law enforcement operations within criminal justice system.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 57: Relating to: requirements concerning assistance in the detention of individuals who are or are alleged to be not lawfully present in the United States.

AB 57 prohibits state and local officials, including law enforcement, from aiding in the detention of individuals solely because they are or are alleged to be not lawfully present in the U.S. The bill specifically bans assistance in facilities like schools, hospitals, places of worship, or childcare centers. It also prohibits using state funds for such detentions and exempts actions required by a valid judicial warrant. The law directly affects state agencies, local governments, and their employees who operate these facilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits law enforcement from detaining based on immigration status, protecting civil rights in sensitive locations like schools and hospitals.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state/local aid in immigration detentions, limits cooperation with federal enforcement, aligns with immigrant protection indicators95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 303: Relating to: grants for technical colleges to provide mapping data to law enforcement. (FE)

SB 303 creates a grant program to fund technical colleges in developing detailed digital maps of their campus buildings for law enforcement use. These maps must include specific location details like room numbers, floors, and building layouts to help first responders during emergencies, and must work with existing public safety technology without requiring additional software purchases. The Office of School Safety will administer the grants, accepting applications from technical college leaders working with local law enforcement. The bill also requires an annual report tracking grant funding and how the maps are used.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds technical colleges to create law enforcement maps for emergency response, improving first responder efficiency and public safety within criminal justice operations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Tags Public Safety

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 510: Relating to: use of certain statements as evidence in prosecution for prostitution.

AB 510 prevents law enforcement or medical providers from using statements about prostitution as evidence in court if a person contacts them to report another crime (like theft or assault) or seek medical care. It applies directly to individuals seeking help for non-prostitution issues, including those reporting on behalf of others. The bill prohibits using any prostitution-related statements obtained during these unrelated contacts in prosecution for prostitution or attempted prostitution. This policy change ensures that people accessing emergency services or reporting other crimes cannot face additional charges based on their initial contact. The bill is currently pending in the Judiciary Committee after its October 2025 introduction.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents using prostitution statements made during unrelated contacts (e.g., reporting crimes) as evidence in prostitution prosecutions, protecting individuals from unnecessary criminalization and aligning with civil rights reform in criminal just...95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient access to medical care by preventing use of unrelated prostitution statements in court, encouraging reporting of crimes/seeking care without fear of prosecution.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Human Trafficking Law Enforcement

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 538: Relating to: use of certain statements as evidence in prosecution for prostitution.

SB 538 prevents law enforcement from using statements about prostitution as evidence in prosecution if those statements were gathered while someone sought medical care or reported another crime (not prostitution). It protects individuals who contact police, medical providers, or emergency services for reasons unrelated to prostitution, as well as those reporting crimes or seeking care on behalf of others. The bill creates a clear rule that statements obtained during these unrelated interactions cannot be used to prosecute a person for prostitution. This change directly affects people interacting with authorities for medical or non-prostitution-related crime reporting, ensuring such statements remain inadmissible in prostitution cases.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects defendants' rights by preventing use of statements from unrelated medical/crime reports as evidence, reducing unwarranted prostitution prosecutions.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents law enforcement from using medical care interactions as evidence in prostitution cases, removing barriers to seeking healthcare and protecting patient rights during medical visits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 116: Relating to: transportation of minors for emergency detention.

AB 116 creates a new reimbursement program for county governments to cover transportation costs when moving minors into emergency detention for safety reasons. It directly affects counties handling youth detention, minors receiving medical assistance, and third-party transportation providers (like ambulances or contracted vendors) who transport minors. The bill requires counties to use the least restrictive transportation method possible (like non-law enforcement vendors when feasible) and establishes that state reimbursement through the Medical Assistance program will only occur if federal approval is secured. This is a procedural change to clarify funding mechanisms, not a policy shift on detention standards.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates non-law enforcement vendors for minor transportation in safety emergencies, minimizing youth's contact with criminal justice system.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Law Enforcement

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 132: Relating to: classification of the crime of impersonating law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and certain other emergency personnel and providing a penalty.

SB 132 upgrades penalties for impersonating emergency personnel, changing the offense from a misdemeanor to a felony. It applies to anyone pretending to be a police officer, firefighter, paramedic (emergency medical services practitioner), or emergency medical responder with intent to deceive. The bill creates a new felony classification under state law, replacing current misdemeanor penalties for these specific impersonation acts. This directly affects individuals who falsely pose as these professionals, increasing potential criminal consequences.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for impersonating emergency personnel, expanding criminalization by upgrading offense to felony instead of misdemeanor.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 650: Relating to: penalty enhancer for crimes committed by a person acting as an agent of a foreign government or terrorist organization with the intent to silence or punish persons for their political view, criminalizing the enforcement of foreign laws without federal or state approval, and providing a penalty. (FE)

SB 650 defines "transnational repression" as actions by foreign agents targeting individuals (like activists or journalists) to silence them due to political views. It creates three key provisions: (1) requires Wisconsin's Department of Justice to develop law enforcement training, public awareness campaigns, and a reporting portal for transnational repression cases; (2) increases penalties for crimes committed as transnational repression (e.g., raising a Class B felony to a Class A felony); and (3) criminalizes enforcing foreign laws without federal or state approval, punishable as a Class E felony with a minimum 3-year prison term. The bill directly affects foreign government agents, law enforcement, and individuals targeted by transnational repression. It focuses on prevention, awareness, and stricter penalties for specific foreign interference tactics.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for transnational repression crimes (e.g., Class B to A felony), enhancing protection for activists/journalists from foreign interference targeting political views.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 444: Relating to: identity requirements for officers who arrest or detain individuals and providing a penalty.

SB 444 requires law enforcement officers to clearly identify themselves during arrests or detentions by verbally stating their role, displaying their surname and badge number with high-contrast visibility, and showing agency insignia in specific sizes. It mandates officers to provide the legal authority for the detention and prohibits face covering except for health/safety reasons or tactical teams. Violating these requirements is a Class D felony, though courts cannot impose jail time. The bill directly affects all officers employed by law enforcement agencies and individuals subject to arrests or detentions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates officer identification during arrests, enhancing transparency and accountability - key criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement

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