Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 1094: Relating to: dissemination of personally identifying information of an officer and providing a penalty.

This bill creates a new criminal offense for knowingly sharing personally identifying information about law enforcement officers online. It directly affects anyone who posts details like names, addresses, or other identifying data about police, correctional, or federal officers on public internet sites or forums. The law specifically prohibits sharing such information when done with the intent to intimidate, threaten, harass, or obstruct the officer's duties. Violating this provision would result in a Class H felony charge. The bill defines "officer" broadly to include various types of law enforcement personnel operating within the state.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects law enforcement officers from online harassment and intimidation, enhancing officer safety and supporting criminal justice system operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 1171: Relating to: sexual contact by a law enforcement officer with certain persons and providing a penalty.

This bill amends Wisconsin statutes to clarify that law enforcement officers cannot have sexual contact with specific individuals they encounter during their duties. It directly affects law enforcement officers and the people they detain, investigate, or interact with in an official capacity. The law removes consent as a defense in cases where an officer has sexual contact with someone they are detaining, investigating, or contacting while performing official duties. These provisions apply regardless of whether the detention or contact is lawful or actual or constructive. The bill creates specific criminal penalties for officers who violate these new restrictions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances police accountability by prohibiting sexual contact with detainees and removing consent as a defense, protecting civil rights and improving law enforcement integrity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 30, 2026

AB 1223: Relating to: a tuition program for higher education students seeking careers in teaching, firefighting, or law enforcement, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

This bill establishes a tuition loan program for Wisconsin residents enrolled in higher education who commit to working full-time in teaching, firefighting, or law enforcement for at least 10 years after completing their training. The program provides loans covering total tuition costs for up to four years of undergraduate study at University of Wisconsin System institutions or two years at technical colleges, with funds allocated equally among the three career fields. Eligible students must maintain satisfactory academic progress, apply annually, and repay loans at a 5 percent annual interest rate, though repayment is deferred while they work in their chosen profession and 50 to 100 percent of the loan is forgiven if they remain in the state and profession for seven or ten years respectively. The bill also grants the Higher Educational Aids Board authority to create rules for administering the program and includes a $1.5 million appropriation for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tuition loan program with explicit appropriation for education workforce development, advancing state investment in essential public service careers85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds education for law enforcement careers, strengthening the workforce and supporting criminal justice system capacity.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes tuition loan program for higher education students pursuing teaching careers, expanding educational access and supporting future educators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Law Enforcement Higher Education

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1166: Relating to: use of autonomous devices equipped with weapons by law enforcement agencies.

This bill prohibits law enforcement agencies from using autonomous devices equipped with weapons. It defines an autonomous device as one that can operate without active human control and uses the existing legal definition of a dangerous weapon. The law enforcement restriction is the main policy change, while the definitions clarify what types of technology and weapons are covered. The bill was introduced in March 2026 but failed to pass the Senate.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts autonomous weapons use by law enforcement, enhancing police accountability and protecting civil rights within criminal justice framework.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts use of autonomous weapon technology by law enforcement, limiting deployment of advanced automated systems85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 1193: Relating to: decriminalizing prostitution and creating a sex workers’ bill of rights.

This bill decriminalizes prostitution by removing criminal penalties for consenting adults engaging in sex work and establishes a sex workers' bill of rights. It directly affects sex workers, law enforcement agencies, and employers by prohibiting arrests and charges solely for engaging in sex work while granting workers protections against discrimination, harassment, and unsafe working conditions. The legislation reclassifies sex work as legal labor, ensuring sex workers receive minimum wage protections, access to health benefits, and the right to control their work and negotiate contracts. It also mandates that employers, clients, and service beneficiaries maintain safe working environments free from violence and exploitation. The bill defines sex workers as legitimate sole proprietors or businesses and extends existing worker protections to this group.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill decriminalizes prostitution and establishes sex workers' rights, reducing criminal penalties and promoting civil rights protection within criminal justice framework.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill decriminalizes sex work, reclassifies it as legal labor, and establishes worker protections against discrimination, harassment, and unsafe conditions while ensuring minimum wage rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Human Trafficking Law Enforcement Employment Discrimination Minimum Wage

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 956: Relating to: position authorizations for Internet crimes against children law enforcement. (FE)

SB 956 authorizes three new staff positions within the Department of Justice to strengthen Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) enforcement. It adds 2.0 full-time criminal analyst positions, 1.0 outreach specialist position, and 1.0 digital evidence examiner position. These roles will be funded using existing appropriations designated under section 20.455(2)(a). The bill directly affects the Department of Justice's staffing capacity for ICAC investigations and victim support.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds 3 new staff positions (analysts, specialist, examiner) to strengthen ICAC enforcement capacity within DOJ, directly advancing law enforcement efforts in criminal justice.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAdds digital evidence examiner role to strengthen ICAC cybercrime investigations, enhancing cybersecurity capacity for online child safety enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 953: Relating to: Internet crimes against children administrative subpoenas for the crime of sexual extortion when the crime victim is a child. (FE)

SB 953 defines sexual extortion involving child victims as a violation under existing statute 942.095. It specifically applies when the victim is a child, as defined in statute 948.01(1), clarifying that such cases fall under this legal category. The bill creates a new statutory reference (165.505(1)(bg)3.) to ensure these offenses are properly categorized under current law. This procedural change directly affects law enforcement and prosecutors handling internet crimes against children.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeClarifies legal categorization for prosecuting child sexual extortion, aiding law enforcement in handling internet crimes against children.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Victims' Rights

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 1067: Relating to: dissemination of personally identifying information of an officer and providing a penalty.

SB 1067 makes it a Class H felony to knowingly share a law enforcement officer's personally identifying information online with the intent to intimidate, harass, obstruct an investigation, or disrupt their duties. It directly affects all defined officers, including police, tribal officers, correctional staff, juvenile detention officers, and federal agents operating in the state. The law prohibits posting or disclosing personal details (like home addresses or phone numbers) on public internet sites or forums when done to harm officers or interfere with their work. This policy change specifically targets online sharing meant to threaten or disrupt law enforcement, with penalties for those who commit such acts.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects law enforcement officers from online harassment by penalizing disclosure of personal information, directly supporting operational safety and effectiveness within criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Law Enforcement Policing

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 1055: Relating to: a victim protective services grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)

AB 1055 creates a grant program to fund crime victim protective services, including temporary housing, for law enforcement agencies and prosecutors' offices. It allocates $2,572,900 for the 2025-26 fiscal year (with $2,574,100 for 2026-27) from the Justice Department's budget. The Department of Justice will administer the program, developing grant criteria without needing formal rulemaking, and will add one full-time staff position to manage it. This bill directly affects agencies providing support to individuals who have been victims of crime.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.5M for victim protective services grant program from Justice Dept budget, directly increasing public service funding within state fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates $2.5M for victim protective services grants, directly funding victim support within criminal justice system per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Law Enforcement Victims' Rights

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 955: Relating to: Internet crimes against children law enforcement and making an appropriation. (FE)

SB 955 allocates an additional $400,000 annually for the Department of Justice's Internet Crimes Against Children unit, covering fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. This funding increase supports existing law enforcement efforts to investigate and prosecute online crimes targeting children. The bill does not create new laws or policies but provides specific budgetary resources for current operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $400k annually for DOJ's ICAC unit, increasing government spending on law enforcement operations per appropriation language.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllocates $400k annually for Internet Crimes Against Children unit, directly funding law enforcement efforts within criminal justice framework.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds DOJ's Internet Crimes Against Children unit, enhancing cybersecurity efforts to protect children online, aligning with topic's cybersecurity focus.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Law Enforcement

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