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WI AB19
WI AB19Increased penalties for crimes against adults at risk; restraining orders for adults at risk; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an adult at risk; sexual assault of an adult at risk; and providing a penalty.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Passed
04/02/2026
04/02/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/02/2026
04/02/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT to renumber 940.51 (1) and 971.109 (1) (a); to renumber and amend 939.623 (1), 939.623 (3) and 940.66 (4); to amend 343.12 (7) (c) 9j., 813.12 (5b), 813.123 (6g), 813.125 (5b), 911.01 (4) (c), 939.623 (title), 939.623 (2) (intro.), 940.66 (title), 940.66 (1), 940.66 (2) (a), (b) and (c), 940.66 (3) (a), (b) and (c), 940.66 (4) (ti- tle), 971.109 (title), 971.109 (2) (a) and 971.109 (2) (c); to create 813.12 (1) (ab), 813.125 (1) (am) 2., 939.623 (1) (b), 939.623 (3) (b), 940.225 (1) (e), 940.51 (1g), 940.66 (4) (b) and 971.109 (1) (ac) of the statutes; relating to: in- creased penalties for crimes against adults at risk; restraining orders for adults at risk; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an adult at risk; sexual assault of an adult at risk; and providing a penalty.
AI Summary
This bill expands protections and increases penalties for crimes committed against "adults at risk," a term defined as individuals with a developmental disability or a serious mental illness who are at risk of harm. It clarifies that certain offenses, such as battery and sexual assault, when committed against an adult at risk, will carry enhanced penalties, similar to those already in place for elder persons. The bill also allows for restraining orders to be issued for adults at risk and enables the freezing of assets of defendants accused of financial exploitation of an adult at risk, ensuring potential restitution for victims. Importantly, for crimes against adults at risk, the prosecution will generally need to prove the defendant had actual knowledge that the victim was an adult at risk, a distinction from crimes against elder persons where such knowledge is not typically required for enhanced penalties.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Scott Allen (R)*,
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Robert Donovan (R)*,
Rick Gundrum (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Dave Murphy (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Ron Tusler (R)*,
Chuck Wichgers (R)*,
Tim Carpenter (D),
André Jacque (R),
Last Action
Published 4-3-2026 (on 04/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab19 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/acts/2025/149.pdf |
| Analysis - 2025 Wisconsin Act 149: LC Act Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcactmemos/2025/REG/Act%20149.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/enrolledbills/2025/REG/AB19.pdf |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2025/REG/AB19.pdf |
| AB19 ROCP for Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/criminal_justice_and_public_safety/1955300.pdf |
| Assembly Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB19-AA1.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB19.pdf |
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