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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Passed
04/09/2026
04/09/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/09/2026
04/09/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT to create 165.503 of the statutes; relating to: requiring the Department of Justice to conduct a public awareness campaign.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new section of statutes requiring the Department of Justice to conduct a public awareness campaign focused on children's online digital safety. The campaign's primary goal is to educate the public about the potential dangers children face when using the internet and to provide information on how to prevent their exposure to harmful content. The campaign will utilize a mix of digital channels, such as the department's website, social media, and digital newsletters, as well as print materials if feasible. Additionally, the Department of Justice will be required to provide any materials developed for this campaign to schools, as defined by statute, free of charge upon request.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (16)
David Armstrong (R)*,
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Lindee Brill (R)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Joan Fitzgerald (D)*,
Chanz Green (R)*,
Brent Jacobson (R)*,
Renuka Mayadev (D)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Dave Murphy (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)*,
Jim Piwowarczyk (R)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Jesse James (R),
Last Action
Published 4-9-2026 (on 04/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab966 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/acts/2025/219.pdf |
| Analysis - 2025 Wisconsin Act 219: LC Act Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcactmemos/2025/REG/Act%20219.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/enrolledbills/2025/REG/AB966.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - AB966: Fiscal Estimate From DOJ | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab966/ab966_doj.pdf |
| AB966 ROCP for Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/judiciary_and_public_safety/1978254.pdf |
| AB966 ROCP for Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/criminal_justice_and_public_safety/1970227.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB966.pdf |
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