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WI SB73
Prosecuting or adjudicating delinquent a person under the age of 18 for committing an act of prostitution.
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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, a person who is under the age of 18 may be prosecuted or adjudicated delinquent for committing an act of prostitution, a Class A misdemeanor. Under this bill, a person who is under the age of 18 may not be prosecuted or adjudicated delinquent for committing an act of prostitution. This bill also eliminates the option under current law in cases where a person under the age of 18 has committed an act of prostitution for a court to enter a consent decree under the Juvenile Justice Code, or a deferred prosecution agreement under the Juvenile Justice Code or adult criminal statutes, if the court determines that a consent decree or deferred prosecution agreement will serve the best interests of the person being prosecuted and will not harm society.
AI Summary
This bill addresses the treatment of minors involved in prostitution by modifying existing Wisconsin statutes to protect individuals under 18 years old from prosecution for prostitution-related offenses. The bill eliminates the ability to prosecute or adjudicate delinquency for a person under 18 who commits an act of prostitution, effectively removing the current legal mechanism that allowed for criminal charges or juvenile court proceedings in such cases. The legislation also removes the previous option for courts to enter consent decrees or deferred prosecution agreements for minors in prostitution-related cases. Additionally, the bill makes consequential amendments to several related statutes, including provisions about DNA specimen collection, record expungement, and legal proceedings. The changes reflect a shift in approach that recognizes minors involved in prostitution as potential victims rather than criminals, aiming to provide protection and support instead of punishment. The bill will apply to violations committed on its effective date, signaling a prospective change in how the legal system handles such situations involving minors.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (46)
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
Jesse James (R)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Sarah Keyeski (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Jamie Wall (D)*,
Bob Wirch (D)*,
Clint Anderson (D),
Deb Andraca (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Elijah Behnke (R),
Jill Billings (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Steve Doyle (D),
Jodene Emerson (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Russell Goodwin (D),
Rick Gundrum (R),
Francesca Hong (D),
Jenna Jacobson (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Tara Johnson (D),
Joel Kitchens (R),
Darrin Madison (D),
Maureen McCarville (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Jeff Mursau (R),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Ann Roe (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Pat Snyder (R),
Ryan Spaude (D),
David Steffen (R),
Angela Stroud (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Last Action
Senator Drake added as a coauthor (on 05/21/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb73 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB73.pdf |
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