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WI AB958
WI AB958Position authorizations for Internet crimes against children law enforcement. (FE)
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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill authorizes the following four additional full-time positions for the Department of Justice: two Internet crimes against children criminal analysts, one Internet crimes against children outreach specialist, and one Internet crimes against children digital evidence examiner. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the creation of four new full-time employee (FTE) positions within the Department of Justice to combat internet crimes against children. Specifically, it adds two Internet crimes against children criminal analysts, who will likely analyze data and patterns related to these crimes; one Internet crimes against children outreach specialist, who will probably focus on public awareness and prevention efforts; and one Internet crimes against children digital evidence examiner, who will be responsible for handling and analyzing digital evidence found in such cases. These new positions are intended to bolster the state's efforts in investigating and prosecuting crimes targeting children online.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (27)
David Armstrong (R)*,
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Jill Billings (D)*,
Lindee Brill (R)*,
Brienne Brown (D)*,
Ben DeSmidt (D)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Jodene Emerson (D)*,
Joan Fitzgerald (D)*,
Joy Goeben (R)*,
Brent Jacobson (R)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Dave Maxey (R)*,
Renuka Mayadev (D)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Greta Neubauer (D)*,
Adam Neylon (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)*,
Jim Piwowarczyk (R)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Duke Tucker (R)*,
Randy Udell (D)*,
André Jacque (R),
Jesse James (R),
Kelda Roys (D),
Van Wanggaard (R),
Last Action
Received from Assembly (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab958 |
| AB958 ROCP for Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/criminal_justice_and_public_safety/1970231.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB958.pdf |
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