Wisconsin Legislature: Crime and criminals

Credit union authorized activities and operations changes; rules re financial institution off-site ATMs provision [Admin.Code DFI-Bkg 14.03, DFI-CU 63.03, DFI-SB 12.03, DFI-SL 12.03] - AB1032

Credit union authorized activities and operations changes; rules re financial institution off-site ATMs provision [Admin.Code DFI-Bkg 14.03, DFI-CU 63.03, DFI-SB 12.03, DFI-SL 12.03] - SB925

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Payday loans and consumer loans: maximum interest rate limited; ``licensed lender” expanded - AB770

Payday loans and consumer loans: maximum interest rate limited; ``licensed lender” expanded - SB703

Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act: 2014 modifications adopted and renamed the Uniform Voidable Transactions Law - AB719

Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act: 2014 modifications adopted and renamed the Uniform Voidable Transactions Law - SB643

Uniform Limited Partnership Act and Uniform Limited Liability Act modifications; changes to state’s partnership law and law governing business corporations and nonstock corporations; emergency rule provision; JRCCP may report - SB810

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Adult-entertainment establishments: registration with DOJ requirements created, fee and human trafficking provisions - SB731

Bail jumping: defendant may be released only if the judge requires the execution of an appearance bond - AB817

Bail jumping: defendant may be released only if the judge requires the execution of an appearance bond - SB782

Bail jumping provisions and penalties revised; JRCCP may report - AB638

Bail jumping provisions and penalties revised; JRCCP may report - SB827

Bodily substance thrown or expelled at a public safety officer or prosecutor: court to require testing of criminal defendant for communicable diseases, probable cause provision - AB744

Bodily substance thrown or expelled at a public safety officer or prosecutor: court to require testing of criminal defendant for communicable diseases, probable cause provision - SB687

Child born alive after abortion: requirements of health care providers present and criminal penalties created, damage provisions; JRCCP may report - SB175

Child born alive after abortion: requirements of health care providers present and criminal penalties created, damage provisions; JRCCP may report - AB179

Crime of disorderly conduct while wearing a mask: penalty increased with exceptions; JRCCP may report - AB617

Crimes against elder persons: penalties increased; sexual assault penalty revised; physical abuse crime created; freezing of assets of defendant re financial exploitation; elder person may appear in court via telephone or live audiovisual means when seeking certain restraining orders; JRCCP may report - SB427

Criminal defense of adequate provocation or self-defense eliminated if based on victim’s gender identity or expression or sexual orientation - SB393

Criminal defense of adequate provocation or self-defense eliminated if based on victim’s gender identity or expression or sexual orientation - AB436

DOC required to recommend revocation of parole, probation, or extended supervision if person is charged with a crime while on parole, probation, or extended supervision [A.Amdt.1: changes ``crime" to ``felony or violent misdemeanor"; A.Amdt.2: excludes persons participating in certain DOC system; S.Amdt.1: deletes changes made by A.Amdt.1] - AB805

Election and voting law revisions re automatic voter registration, deceptive election practices, voter intimidation and suppression, voter bill of rights, polling place posting and language requirements, election manual, and withholding of voluntarily provided elector information; report and JRCCP provisions - SB159

Employment discrimination includes considering applicant's conviction record before being selected for an interview [Sec. 1404-1409, 9350 (8), 9450 (8)] - SB59

Employment discrimination includes considering applicant's conviction record before being selected for an interview [Sec. 1404-1409, 9350 (8), 9450 (8); original bill only] - AB56

Employment discrimination includes considering applicant's conviction record before being selected for an interview - AB384

Employment discrimination includes considering applicant's conviction record before being selected for an interview - SB421

False identity used on social media to frighten, intimidate, threaten, harass, or defraud (catfishing) made a misdemeanor; posting similar messages added to misdemeanor for unlawful use of computerized communication systems; JRCCP may report - AB68

False report of an emergency to a public safety entity knowing no emergency exists (swatting): felony provisions created; JRCCP may report - SB363

False report of an emergency to a public safety entity knowing no emergency exists (swatting): felony provisions created; JRCCP may report [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, ``swatting" defined] - AB454

Firearm possession by person convicted of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or by person who is a fugitive from justice: prohibition created; DOJ duties; JRCCP may report - AB577

Firearm possession by person convicted of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or by person who is a fugitive from justice: prohibition created; DOJ duties; JRCCP may report - SB517

Firearm possession by person convicted of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence: prohibition created, not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect provision; JRCCP may report - SB376

Firearm possession by person convicted of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence: prohibition created, not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect provision; JRCCP may report - AB334

First OWI-related offense made a misdemeanor; vacate criminal conviction and second offense provisions; JRCCP may report - SB9

First OWI-related offense made a misdemeanor; vacate criminal conviction and second offense provisions; JRCCP may report - AB18

Fugitive from justice is prohibited from possessing a firearm; DOJ duties - AB507

Harassment of a sports official: penalty provisions created; JRCCP may report - AB735

Harassment of a sports official: penalty provisions created; JRCCP may report - SB657

Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month: January 2020 proclaimed as - SJR82

Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month: January 2020 proclaimed as - AJR116

Human trafficking awareness certification for lodging establishments created, DOJ duties - AB1022

Human trafficking: commercial driver education courses must include instruction on recognizing and preventing - SB25

Human trafficking: commercial driver education courses must include instruction on recognizing and preventing - AB22

Human Trafficking, Council on, created in DOA - AB1024

Impersonating a public officer, public employee, or employee of a utility with intent to mislead: felony crime created; JRCCP may report - SB525

Impersonating a public officer, public employee, or employee of a utility with intent to mislead: felony crime created; JRCCP may report - AB545

Intimidating a victim of domestic abuse made a felony; JRCCP may report - SB767

Intimidating a victim of domestic abuse made a felony; JRCCP may report - AB804

Legislation creating a crime or revising a penalty must be referred to JRCCP, report by committee requirements - AB773

Legislation creating a crime or revising a penalty must be referred to JRCCP, report by committee requirements - SB812

Lost or stolen firearm: report to law enforcement and written notice in commercial sales or transfers required; penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - AB419

Motor vehicle theft policing and strategic planning to combat crime: DOA grant programs to assist local governments created; JCF and report provisions - SB771

Motor vehicle theft policing and strategic planning to combat crime: DOA grant programs to assist local governments created; JCF and report provisions - AB951

OWI-related offenses: extend time limit for commencing prosecution of first, second, or third offense - AB379

OWI-related offenses: extend time limit for commencing prosecution of first, second, or third offense - SB345

Persons who committed certain violent crimes are ineligible for early release to parole or extended supervision, discharge from probation, or for other DOC early release programs [A.Amdt.1: earned release and substance abuse program provisions removed] - AB809

Persons who committed certain violent crimes are ineligible for early release to parole or extended supervision, discharge from probation, or for other DOC early release programs - SB754

Release of person accused of a crime prior to conviction: ``presumed” eligible, allowing the legislature to authorize circuit courts to deny release, and pretrial detention law requirements changed. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR107

Release of violent offender: DOC required to provide certain identifying information to local law enforcement and specified community organizations; release to the public provisions - AB723

Retail theft: mandatory minimum sentence for 3 or more convictions; JRCCP may report - AB807

Retail theft: mandatory minimum sentence for 3 or more convictions; JRCCP may report - SB749

Smuggling items into or out of jail or prison by inmates: misdemeanor penalty created; JRCCP may report - AB690

Smuggling items into or out of jail or prison by inmates: misdemeanor penalty created; JRCCP may report - SB647

Stalking definition expanded to include text messaging and other electronic means of communication - SB235

Stalking definition expanded to include text messaging and other electronic means of communication - AB259

Student victims of sexual violence and harassment: UW System and TCS to provide reasonable accommodations - AB1000

Student victims of sexual violence and harassment: UW System and TCS to provide reasonable accommodations - SB882

Theft of mail crime created; JRCCP may report - SB656

Theft of mail crime created; JRCCP may report - AB734

Treatment and diversion (TAD) pilot program for nonviolent offenders: sunset extended, first class cities provision [Sec. 234, 235, 9127 (2), 9427 (2); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, first class cities provision removed, report to JCF added] - AB56

UI law changes re financial outlook statement, Council on Unemployment Insurance report submission, Governor’s special committee, benefits for certain employees, effect of criminal convictions, reimbursable employer debt assessment, waiver of overpayments, collection of debt by DOR, and fiscal agent election of employer status - SB671

Underage sexual activity: persons convicted before 2017 WisAct 174 allowed to petition a court to vacate conviction or enter conviction for the lesser offense - SB261

Underage sexual activity: persons convicted before 2017 WisAct 174 allowed to petition a court to vacate conviction or enter conviction for the lesser offense - AB289

Undetectable firearms manufacture, transportation, sale, possession, and carrying prohibited, plans for manufacture provision; possession of frame or receiver of a firearm without a serial number prohibited; JRCCP may report - AB960

Unlawfully summoning a law enforcement officer: crime created, civil cause of action provision; JRCCP may report - AB755

Unnecessarily summoning a police officer: civil cause of action created - AB920

Victim of sex trafficking: privilege of self-defense created - SB211

Victim of sex trafficking: privilege of self-defense created - AB228

WIC program changes [Sec. 1896-1934] - AB56

Witness’s testimony by deposition may be used at criminal trial if witness is at risk of being intimidated - AB803

Witness’s testimony by deposition may be used at criminal trial if witness is at risk of being intimidated - SB766

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