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WI AB752
WI AB752Using an absentee ballot drop box or the U.S. mail or a commercial carrier to commit election fraud and providing a penalty.
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Introduced
12/17/2025
12/17/2025
In Committee
12/17/2025
12/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, the severest punishment for election fraud is generally a Class I felony, the penalty for which is a fine not to exceed $10,000 or imprisonment not to exceed three years and six months, or both. Generally, mail fraud is punishable as a Class H felony, the penalty for which is a fine not to exceed $10,000 or imprisonment not to exceed six years, or both. Under this bill, it is a Class H felony to use an absentee ballot drop box or the U.S. mail or a commercial carrier in the course of committing election fraud. 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 creates a new criminal provision specifically targeting election fraud committed through specific delivery methods. Under the proposed law, using an absentee ballot drop box, the U.S. mail, or a commercial carrier while committing election fraud would be classified as a Class H felony. This is significant because a Class H felony carries more severe penalties than the standard election fraud punishment, with potential consequences including a fine up to $10,000 or imprisonment for up to six years, or both. The bill aims to add an additional layer of legal deterrence by creating a specific criminal classification for election fraud involving these delivery methods, potentially making the offense more serious than a standard election fraud violation. This proposed legislation appears to be targeting potential vulnerabilities in election processes related to absentee ballot transmission and seeks to strengthen legal protections against potential electoral misconduct.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (14)
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Rick Gundrum (R)*,
Brent Jacobson (R)*,
Joel Kitchens (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Clint Moses (R)*,
Dave Murphy (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
Jim Piwowarczyk (R)*,
David Steffen (R)*,
Cory Tomczyk (R),
Van Wanggaard (R),
Eric Wimberger (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/asm/bill/ab752 |
| AB752 ROCP for Committee on Campaigns and Elections | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/campaigns_and_elections/1968376.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB752.pdf |
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