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Introduced
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
In Committee
06/12/2025
06/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires sheriffs to request proof of legal presence status from individuals held in a county jail for an offense punishable as a felony. The bill also requires sheriffs to comply with detainers and administrative warrants received from the federal department of homeland security regarding individuals held in the county jail for a criminal offense. Under the bill, sheriffs must annually certify to the Department of Revenue that they have complied with each of these requirements. If a sheriff fails to provide such a certification, DOR must reduce the county[s shared revenue payments for the next year by 15 percent. The bill also requires sheriffs to maintain a record of the number of individuals from whom proof of legal presence is requested who are verified as unlawfully present in this state and a list of the types of crimes for which those individuals were confined in the jail. The information must be provided to the Department of Justice upon request, and DOJ must compile the information and submit a report to the legislature. For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill. LRB-1735/1 EVM:cdc 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 57
AI Summary
This bill requires county sheriffs to request proof of legal presence in the United States from individuals held in county jail for felony offenses, with a detailed list of acceptable documentation including passports, birth records, naturalization certificates, and various immigration documents. Sheriffs must immediately inform the federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) if they cannot verify an individual's legal status and must comply with DHS detainers and administrative warrants for individuals confined for criminal offenses. The bill mandates that sheriffs annually certify their compliance with these requirements to the Department of Revenue, and if they fail to do so, the county will have its shared revenue payments reduced by 15 percent. Additionally, sheriffs must maintain records of individuals verified as unlawfully present, including the types of crimes for which they were confined, and the Department of Justice is required to compile and submit a report to the legislature every six months beginning January 2027. The bill also provides legal protection for law enforcement agencies and officers taking actions under these provisions, ensuring they cannot be subject to criminal or civil liability for implementing the requirements.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (45)
Julian Bradley (R)*,
André Jacque (R)*,
Chris Kapenga (R)*,
Steve Nass (R)*,
Romaine Quinn (R)*,
Patrick Testin (R)*,
Cory Tomczyk (R)*,
Van Wanggaard (R)*,
Scott Allen (R),
David Armstrong (R),
Tyler August (R),
Elijah Behnke (R),
Lindee Brill (R),
Calvin Callahan (R),
Alex Dallman (R),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Robert Donovan (R),
Cindi Duchow (R),
Joy Goeben (R),
Chanz Green (R),
Rick Gundrum (R),
Nate Gustafson (R),
Karen Hurd (R),
Brent Jacobson (R),
Dan Knodl (R),
Rob Kreibich (R),
Scott Krug (R),
Dave Maxey (R),
Dave Murphy (R),
Jeff Mursau (R),
Amanda Nedweski (R),
Jerry O'Connor (R),
William Penterman (R),
Kevin Petersen (R),
Jim Piwowarczyk (R),
Shae Sortwell (R),
John Spiros (R),
David Steffen (R),
Rob Swearingen (R),
Paul Tittl (R),
Duke Tucker (R),
Ron Tusler (R),
Robin Vos (R),
Chuck Wichgers (R),
Shannon Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Available for scheduling (on 06/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb57 |
| SB57 ROCP for Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/licensing_regulatory_reform_state_and_federal_affairs/1924987.pdf |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2025/REG/SB57.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB57: Fiscal Estimate From DOJ | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb57/sb57_doj.pdf |
| Senate Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/SB57-SA1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB57: Fiscal Estimate From DOR | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb57/sb57_dor.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB57.pdf |
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