Relating to: sexual contact or sexual intercourse with a child who is at least 16 years old and providing a penalty.

AB 1073 amends Wisconsin statute 948.09 to address sexual contact or intercourse with a child aged 16 or older who is not the defendant’s spouse. It classifies such acts as a Class A misdemeanor if the defendant is under 19 at the time of the offense, or a felony if the defendant is 19 or older. The bill directly affects individuals aged 19+ who engage in sexual activity with 16- or 17-year-olds who are not their spouses. The legislation modifies existing penalties without changing the age of consent for married couples or the legal definition of "child" under the statute. The bill was introduced on February 26, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety.