SB 413 Wisconsin Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: immunity from prosecution for certain crimes based on assisting a victim of sexual assault, extending the time limit for prosecution of second-degree sexual assault, and the standard for terminating residential residency when tenant is the victim of sexual assault.

SB 413 provides legal immunity for individuals who assist sexual assault victims by calling 911, reporting the assault, or seeking help at a medical facility. It extends the statute of limitations for second-degree sexual assault prosecutions from 10 to 20 years for specific offenses under state law. The bill also allows tenants who are sexual assault victims to immediately terminate their lease by providing an injunction order, without liability for future rent, and requires landlords to change locks upon request. Additionally, it mandates 20-year storage of sexual assault kits to give victims more time to report incidents. These changes directly affect sexual assault victims, tenants in rental housing, and individuals seeking to assist victims without fear of drug-related charges.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Nov 2025
Senate Passage
Nov 2025
Assembly Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Sep 4, 2025 Signed Mar 9, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
40
Key actions
8
Committee
1
Amendments
7
Mar 9, 2026
Signed into law
Report approved by the Governor on 3-6-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 90
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Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read a third time and concurred in
lower
Nov 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Read a third time and passed
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Nov 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Substitute Amendment 1 adopted
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Nov 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Substitute Amendment 1 adopted
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Nov 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Report passage as amended recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 8, Noes 0
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Nov 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Report adoption of Senate Substitute Amendment 1 recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 7, Noes 1
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Nov 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Report adoption of Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Substitute Amendment 1 recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 8, Noes 0
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Nov 5, 2025
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1 to Senate Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Senator Marklein
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Oct 29, 2025
Introduced
Senate Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Senator Marklein
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Sep 11, 2025
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Marklein
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Sep 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced by Senators Marklein, James, Dassler-Alfheim, Ratcliff and Spreitzer; cosponsored by Representatives Hurd, Kaufert, Behnke, Dittrich, Goodwin, Joers, Kreibich, Mursau, Novak, Palmeri, Penterman, Snyder and Subeck
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5 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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