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Introduced
10/03/2025
10/03/2025
In Committee
10/09/2025
10/09/2025
Crossed Over
10/07/2025
10/07/2025
Passed
10/16/2025
10/16/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/16/2025
10/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to: designating October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Wisconsin.
AI Summary
This resolution designates October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Wisconsin, acknowledging domestic violence as a critical public health and safety issue that affects individuals and families statewide. The resolution highlights the devastating impact of domestic violence, noting that numerous lives are lost each year and that survivors and their children rely on essential services such as emergency shelter, legal assistance, counseling, and advocacy to escape abusive situations. By recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the resolution aims to honor victims who have lost their lives, support survivors, recognize the critical work of advocates and service providers, and reaffirm the state's commitment to ending domestic violence in all its forms. While the resolution does not appear to create new legal mandates, it serves as an important symbolic statement to raise awareness and demonstrate solidarity with those affected by domestic violence.
Sponsors (39)
Deb Andraca (D)*,
David Armstrong (R)*,
Mike Bare (D)*,
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Ben DeSmidt (D)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Rick Gundrum (R)*,
Tara Johnson (D)*,
Dean Kaufert (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Darrin Madison (D)*,
Maureen McCarville (D)*,
Paul Melotik (R)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Dave Murphy (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Todd Novak (R)*,
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)*,
Pricilla Prado (D)*,
Jessie Rodriguez (R)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Pat Snyder (R)*,
David Steffen (R)*,
Angela Stroud (D)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Rob Summerfield (R)*,
Paul Tittl (R)*,
Duke Tucker (R)*,
Robert Wittke (R)*,
Tim Carpenter (D),
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D),
André Jacque (R),
Jesse James (R),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Jamie Wall (D),
Van Wanggaard (R),
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr95 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/enrolledbills/2025/REG/AJR95.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AJR95.pdf |
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