AB 1039 Wisconsin Assembly · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: penalty for the terrorist crimes against the occupants of a church and providing a penalty.

This bill increases penalties for individuals convicted of felony crimes targeting church occupants with intent to terrorize or intimidate them. It mandates a minimum one-year prison sentence (with no probation allowed) for such offenses and requires prosecutors to seek court approval before dismissing or amending charges. Additionally, it prohibits deferred prosecution programs for these cases and directs courts to verify the specific intent element during trials. The law applies to any felony where the defendant intended to terrorize two or more people inside a church.
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Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced by Representatives Wichgers, Knodl, Allen, Behnke, Brill, Goeben, Gundrum, Murphy, O'Connor, Pronschinske, Tittl and Maxey; cosponsored by Senators Jacque and Bradley
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