Bill > SB738

This bill creates a new criminal provision that specifically makes it a Class H felony to use an absentee ballot drop box, the U.S. mail, or a commercial carrier while committing election fraud. Under existing Wisconsin law, election fraud (referenced in statute section 12.13) is typically punishable as a Class I felony, which carries a maximum penalty of a $10,000 fine or 3.5 years in prison. By elevating the offense to a Class H felony when specific delivery methods are used, the bill increases the potential punishment to a maximum of six years in prison or a $10,000 fine. The bill appears designed to add an additional legal deterrent and potential criminal penalty for individuals who might attempt to manipulate election processes by using mail, drop boxes, or commercial carriers as a means to commit election fraud. The proposed legislation is relatively straightforward, creating a new subsection in Wisconsin's statutes that specifically addresses the method of committing election-related criminal activities.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb738