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WI SB404

WI SB404
Creating a Task Force on Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls and making an appropriation. (FE)

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Introduced
08/28/2025
In Committee
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill creates a Task Force on Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls. The task force must be established by the attorney general and must consist of members who are knowledgeable in crime victims rights or violence protection and who work in a range of relevant positions as specified in the bill. The task force must examine various factors that contribute to violence against African American women and girls and submit to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature by December 15, 2026, a report on actions that can be taken to eliminate violence against African American women and girls. The bill also authorizes and provides funding for 1.0 FTE GPR project position for DOJ to staff the task force. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.

AI Summary

This bill creates a Task Force on Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls to address systemic violence against African American women and girls. The task force, to be established by the attorney general within 45 days of the bill's enactment, will consist of 12-15 members from various backgrounds, including state legislators, law enforcement representatives, legal professionals, health services, and advocacy organizations. The task force's primary duties include examining the root causes of violence against African American women and girls, such as historical, social, economic, and cultural factors, and developing strategies to track violence data, improve institutional practices, and reduce harm. Members will investigate policies in areas like policing, child welfare, and criminal investigations, and seek input from non-governmental organizations and academic experts. By December 15, 2026, the task force must submit a comprehensive report to legislative committees with proposed policies, recommendations to eliminate violence, and strategies to help victims and communities heal. The Department of Justice will provide administrative support and reimburse members' expenses, and the task force will be funded through a new 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) position with approximately $180,000 in funding over two fiscal years. The task force will terminate either upon submitting its report or on January 1, 2027.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (55)

Tim Carpenter (D)*,  Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,  Dora Drake (D)*,  Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,  Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,  Jesse James (R)*,  LaTonya Johnson (D)*,  Sarah Keyeski (D)*,  Chris Larson (D)*,  Brad Pfaff (D)*,  Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,  Kelda Roys (D)*,  Jeff Smith (D)*,  Mark Spreitzer (D)*,  Jamie Wall (D)*,  Bob Wirch (D)*,  Clint Anderson (D),  Deb Andraca (D),  David Armstrong (R),  Mike Bare (D),  Elijah Behnke (R),  Jill Billings (D),  Robert Brooks (R),  Ryan Clancy (D),  Ben DeSmidt (D),  Jodene Emerson (D),  Joan Fitzgerald (D),  Russell Goodwin (D),  Nate Gustafson (R),  Kalan Haywood (D),  Francesca Hong (D),  Alex Joers (D),  Tara Johnson (D),  Dean Kaufert (R),  Darrin Madison (D),  Renuka Mayadev (D),  Vincent Miresse (D),  Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),  Greta Neubauer (D),  Todd Novak (R),  Jerry O'Connor (R),  Christian Phelps (D),  Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D),  Ann Roe (D),  Joe Sheehan (D),  Christine Sinicki (D),  Pat Snyder (R),  Angela Stroud (D),  Shelia Stubbs (D),  Lisa Subeck (D),  Sequanna Taylor (D),  Angelito Tenorio (D),  Travis Tranel (R),  Randy Udell (D),  Robyn Vining (D), 

Last Action

Available for scheduling (on 02/03/2026)
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