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Introduced
10/09/2025
10/09/2025
In Committee
10/09/2025
10/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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, recognizing domestic violence as a critical public health and safety issue that affects individuals and families across the state. The resolution highlights the serious impact of domestic violence, noting that numerous lives are tragically lost each year and emphasizing the importance of ongoing awareness, prevention, and intervention efforts. It acknowledges the vital services that survivors and their children rely on, including emergency shelter, legal assistance, counseling, and advocacy, which help them escape abuse and rebuild their lives. The resolution also provides a meaningful opportunity to honor those who have lost their lives to domestic violence, stand in solidarity with survivors, recognize the commitment 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 have a specific enacting clause, its primary purpose is to draw public attention to the widespread issue of domestic violence and support those affected by it.
Sponsors (41)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
André Jacque (R)*,
Jesse James (R)*,
Howard Marklein (R)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Jamie Wall (D)*,
Van Wanggaard (R)*,
Deb Andraca (D),
David Armstrong (R),
Mike Bare (D),
Elijah Behnke (R),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
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),
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr95 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SJR95.pdf |
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