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Introduced
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
In Committee
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Crossed Over
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
Passed
08/11/2025
08/11/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/11/2025
08/11/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT to renumber and amend 940.20 (3) (title) and 940.20 (3); to amend 48.685 (2) (bb), 48.685 (5) (bm) 4., 48.686 (1) (c) 9., 48.686 (1) (c) 12., 48.686 (2) (bb), 50.065 (2) (bb), 165.70 (1) (b), 165.84 (7) (ab) 2., 301.048 (2) (bm) 1. a., 767.461 (4), 940.03, 941.29 (1g) (a), 941.291 (1) (b), 941.39 (title), 946.82 (4), 947.016 (1), 949.03 (2), 968.26 (1b) (a) 2. a., 969.08 (10) (b), 973.049 (2) and 973.123 (1); to create 939.22 (21) (es), 940.202 (1) and (3) and 941.38 (1) (b) 5s. of the statutes; relating to: battery or threat to jurors and providing a penalty.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to strengthen legal protections for jurors by making threats or battery against a juror or a juror's family members a Class H felony, which is a more serious criminal charge compared to standard battery (currently a Class A misdemeanor). Specifically, the legislation expands existing special circumstance battery provisions to explicitly include jurors as a protected class. Additionally, the bill grants judges the authority to prohibit individuals convicted of a crime from contacting jurors who served in proceedings related to their case during the offender's sentence or probation period. By creating enhanced legal consequences for intimidating or harming jurors, the bill aims to protect the integrity of the judicial process and ensure that jurors can perform their civic duty without fear of retaliation. The proposed changes recognize the critical role jurors play in the justice system and provide additional legal safeguards to prevent potential interference with or intimidation of individuals serving on juries.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (18)
Steve Nass (R)*,
Van Wanggaard (R)*,
Eric Wimberger (R)*,
Elijah Behnke (R),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Robert Donovan (R),
Benjamin Franklin (R),
Dave Maxey (R),
Dave Murphy (R),
Jeff Mursau (R),
Amanda Nedweski (R),
Todd Novak (R),
Jerry O'Connor (R),
Jim Piwowarczyk (R),
Shae Sortwell (R),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Chuck Wichgers (R),
Shannon Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Representative Doyle added as a cosponsor (on 01/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb5 |
| Analysis - 2025 Wisconsin Act 26: LC Act Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcactmemos/2025/REG/Act%2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/acts/2025/26.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/enrolledbills/2025/REG/SB5.pdf |
| SB5 ROCP for Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety On 3/14/2025 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/judiciary_and_public_safety/1909115.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB5.pdf |
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