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Introduced
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
In Committee
10/22/2025
10/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill increases the penalty for human trafficking from a Class D felony to a Class C felony, increases the penalty for trafficking a child from a Class C felony to a Class B felony, and creates a mandatory minimum term of confinement in prison of 10 years for human trafficking and 15 years for trafficking a child. Under current law, a Class D felony is punishable by a fine of up to $100,000 and a term of imprisonment not to exceed 25 years, which, under a bifurcated sentence, is a maximum term of confinement in prison of 15 years followed by a maximum term of extended supervision of 10 years; a Class C felony is punishable by a fine of up to $100,000 and a term of imprisonment not to exceed 40 years, which, under a bifurcated sentence, is a maximum term of confinement in prison of 25 years followed by a maximum term of extended supervision of 15 years; and a Class B felony is punishable by a term of imprisonment not to exceed 60 years, which, under a bifurcated sentence, is a maximum term of confinement in prison of 40 years followed by a maximum term of extended supervision of 20 years. Under LRB-3006/1 MJW:cdc 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 266 current law, there is no mandatory minimum term of confinement for human trafficking or trafficking of a child. Because this bill creates a new crime or revises a penalty for an existing crime, the Joint Review Committee on Criminal Penalties may be requested to prepare a report.
AI Summary
This bill increases criminal penalties for human trafficking and child trafficking in Wisconsin by upgrading the classification of these offenses and establishing mandatory minimum prison sentences. Specifically, the bill elevates human trafficking from a Class D to a Class C felony, and trafficking of a child from a Class C to a Class B felony, which means more severe potential prison terms and fines. The bill introduces mandatory minimum prison sentences of 10 years for human trafficking and 15 years for trafficking a child, which did not previously exist under state law. Additionally, the bill extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting human trafficking cases to 10 years after the commission of the violation. These changes aim to create stronger legal consequences for individuals involved in human trafficking, whether as direct perpetrators or those who benefit from such criminal activities. The bill applies to various trafficking-related actions, including recruiting, enticing, harboring, transporting, or soliciting individuals, with heightened penalties when the victim is a child. By increasing both the severity of the criminal classification and mandating longer minimum prison terms, the legislation seeks to more effectively deter human trafficking and provide more substantial punishment for those convicted of these serious crimes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (16)
Van Wanggaard (R)*,
Elijah Behnke (R),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Brent Jacobson (R),
Dan Knodl (R),
Rob Kreibich (R),
Clint Moses (R),
Dave Murphy (R),
Jeff Mursau (R),
Jerry O'Connor (R),
William Penterman (R),
Jim Piwowarczyk (R),
Pat Snyder (R),
David Steffen (R),
Nancy VanderMeer (R),
Robert Wittke (R),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb266 |
| SB266 ROCP for Committee on Senate Organization | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/senate_organization/1985205.pdf |
| SB266 ROCP for Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety On 10/22/2025 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/judiciary_and_public_safety/1949584.pdf |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2025/REG/SB266.pdf |
| Senate Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/SB266-SA1.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB266.pdf |
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