Wisconsin Legislature: Crime and criminals

Criminal justice changes re firearm transfers and possession; crime victims and witnesses; law enforcement recruitment, retention, and training; obstructing justice; certain DOJ and DOC programs; hate crime reporting portal; DNA evidence statute of limitation; and funding for mental health and substance use services, DPI special education aid, and UW System; fraud scheme crime created; JRCCP may report - AB1140

Criminal justice changes re firearm transfers and possession; crime victims and witnesses; law enforcement recruitment, retention, and training; obstructing justice; certain DOJ and DOC programs; hate crime reporting portal; DNA evidence statute of limitation; and funding for mental health and substance use services, DPI special education aid, and UW System; fraud scheme crime created; JRCCP may report - SB1091

Determining lawful presence of person arrested for or charged with a crime or certain civil violations: law enforcement officer requirements and collection of data; report required - AB601

Determining lawful presence of person arrested for or charged with a crime or certain civil violations: law enforcement officer requirements and collection of data; report required - SB579

Disorderly conduct: alternatives to prosecution [Sec. 3406] [original bill only] - AB68

Disorderly conduct: alternatives to prosecution [Sec. 3406] - SB111

DOC required to recommend revocation of parole, probation, or extended supervision if person is charged with a crime while on release; expungement of criminal record provisions - AB174

DOC required to recommend revocation of parole, probation, or extended supervision if person is charged with a crime while on release; expungement of criminal record provisions - SB188

Election official qualifications: persons convicted of treason, felony, or bribery my serve as poll workers; conditions set - AB1198

Employment discrimination includes requesting and considering applicant's conviction record before being selected for an interview [Sec. 1806, 9350 (9), 9450 (7)] [original bill only] - AB68

Employment discrimination includes requesting and considering applicant's conviction record before being selected for an interview [Sec. 1806, 9350 (9), 9450 (7)] - SB111

Enforcement and administration of laws under DOR’s purview: changes re license to sell cigarettes or tobacco products, forfeitures for alcohol beverage violations, publishing a list of retail licenses, criminal history search fee, tax return information disclosure, lottery, possession of alcohol vapor devices, penalties for evading excise taxes and unlawful possession of cigarettes, alcohol beverage permit reapplication, possession of a still, and sales suppression devices and phantomware; JRCCP may report - AB250

Enforcement and administration of laws under DOR’s purview: changes re license to sell cigarettes or tobacco products, forfeitures for alcohol beverage violations, publishing a list of retail licenses, criminal history search fee, tax return information disclosure, lottery, possession of alcohol vapor devices, penalties for evading excise taxes and unlawful possession of cigarettes, alcohol beverage permit reapplication, possession of a still, and sales suppression devices and phantomware; JRCCP may report - SB285

Financial exploitation of a vulnerable person: civil cause of action created - AB514

Financial exploitation of a vulnerable person: civil cause of action created - SB510

Firearm left or stored in an unlocked stationary vehicle made a misdemeanor; JRCCP may report - AB855

Firearm possession by person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence: prohibition created; JRCCP may report - AB321

Firearm possession by person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence: prohibition created; JRCCP may report - SB317

Firearm possession by person who is a fugitive from justice: prohibition created and criminal background check system provision; JRCCP may report - AB322

Firearm possession by person who is a fugitive from justice: prohibition created and criminal background check system provision; JRCCP may report - SB318

Graffiti or damage to historical property on public property made a felony; JRCCP may report - AB776

Graffiti or damage to historical property on public property made a felony; JRCCP may report - SB751

Harassment of a sports official: penalty provisions created; JRCCP may report - AB158

Harassment of a sports official: penalty provisions created; JRCCP may report - SB175

Hiding, burying, or mutilating a corpse to conceal a crime: felony penalty increased; JRCCP may report - SB887

Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month: January 2022 proclaimed as - AJR125

Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month: January 2022 proclaimed as - SJR99

Human trafficking awareness certification for lodging establishments created - AB1169

Human Trafficking, Council on, created in DOA - AB1170

Impersonating a public officer, public employee, or employee of a utility with intent to mislead: felony crime created; JRCCP may report - AB251

Impersonating a public officer, public employee, or employee of a utility with intent to mislead: felony crime created; JRCCP may report - SB257

Kratom products made from the leaf of the Mitragyna speciosa plant: manufacture, distribution, delivery, and possession regulated - AB599

Kratom products made from the leaf of the Mitragyna speciosa plant: manufacture, distribution, delivery, and possession regulated - SB958

Landlord and tenant revisions re notification of building code violations, tenancy terminated based on criminal activity, and local ordinances [Sec. 1111, 1184, 3011-3016] [original bill only] - AB68

Landlord and tenant revisions re notification of building code violations, tenancy terminated based on criminal activity, and local ordinances [Sec. 1111, 1184, 3011-3016] - SB111

Lost or stolen firearm: report to law enforcement and written notice in commercial sales or transfers required; penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - AB863

Lost or stolen firearm: report to law enforcement and written notice in commercial sales or transfers required; penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - SB810

Material support or resources provided to an organization engaged in domestic terrorism is made a felony; JRCCP may report - AB1194

Motor vehicle seller who transfers possession and legal title to a buyer is immune from civil and criminal liability, and local ordinance violations - AB734

Motor vehicle seller who transfers possession and legal title to a buyer is immune from civil and criminal liability, and local ordinance violations - SB705

Multiple thefts committed, in concert, by 5 or more persons are considered one crime; JRCCP may report [A.Amdt.1: 5 changed to 3, retail theft provision added] - AB827

Multiple thefts committed, in concert, by 5 or more persons are considered one crime; JRCCP may report - SB811

Nonviolent offender treatment and diversion (TAD) program sunset repealed; ongoing transfer of moneys from certain surcharges for investigation of Internet crimes against children [Sec. 440, 442, 3473] [original bill only] - AB68

Nonviolent offender treatment and diversion (TAD) program sunset repealed; ongoing transfer of moneys from certain surcharges for investigation of Internet crimes against children [Sec. 440, 442, 3473] - SB111

Reckless handling of a vaccine or drug rendering it ineffective or unusable made a felony; JRCCP may report - AB225

Reckless handling of a vaccine or drug rendering it ineffective or unusable made a felony; JRCCP may report [S.Amdt.1: "reckless handling" changed to "intentional destruction"] - SB242

Repeat retail theft: mandatory minimum sentence; JRCCP may report - AB829

Repeat retail theft: mandatory minimum sentence; JRCCP may report - SB850

Representations depicting nudity without consent: felony expanded to include “deep fakes;” reproducing private representations made a misdemeanor - SB987

Riot definition modified and penalties for attending or inciting and causing bodily harm to or expelling a bodily substance at a National Guard member; JRCCP may report - AB279

Riot definition modified and penalties for attending or inciting and causing bodily harm to or expelling a bodily substance at a National Guard member; JRCCP may report [S.Amdt.1: "intentionally attends a riot" specified; S.Amdt.2: "riot" and "unlawful assembly" definitions and penalties modified] - SB296

Serving a sentence for certain violent crimes: individual is ineligible for challenge incarceration program, Wisconsin substance abuse program, extended supervision, special action parole release, and earned release program [A.Amdt.1: removes substance abuse and earned release programs] - AB842

Serving a sentence for certain violent crimes: individual is ineligible for challenge incarceration program, Wisconsin substance abuse program, extended supervision, special action parole release, and earned release program - SB851

Stalking definition expanded to include text messaging and other electronic means of communication; JRCCP may report - AB83

Stalking definition expanded to include text messaging and other electronic means of communication; JRCCP may report - SB85

Statistics on certain ordinance violations and crimes that occur on school property or transportation: public high schools and private high school participating in a parental choice program required to report to DPI; school district accountability report provision - AB602

Statistics on certain ordinance violations and crimes that occur on school property or transportation: public high schools and private high school participating in a parental choice program required to report to DPI; school district accountability report provision - SB585

Theft of mail penalties revised; JRCCP may report - AB891

Theft of mail penalties revised; JRCCP may report - SB831

Theft of property: misdemeanor and felony thresholds modified; JRCCP may report - AB1012

Theft of property: misdemeanor and felony thresholds modified; JRCCP may report - SB944

UI law changes re financial outlook statement, Council on Unemployment Insurance report submission, Governor’s special committee, effect of criminal convictions, reimbursable employer debt assessment, waiver of overpayments, excluded employment, work-share programs, collection of debt by DOR, fiscal agent election of employer status, and changes to clarify and update provisions - AB910

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 - AB469

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 - SB461

Violent crime against a sex trafficker committed by victim of the sex trafficker: mitigation factor in sentencing created - AB1197

Battery against correctional officer or teacher by a prisoner: each correctional institution required to record - AB825

Battery against correctional officer or teacher by a prisoner: each correctional institution required to record - SB846

Battery by person placed in a facility while awaiting a commitment trial as a sexually violent person: felony crime provision; JRCCP may report - AB98

Battery by person placed in a facility while awaiting a commitment trial as a sexually violent person: felony crime provision; JRCCP may report - SB28

Battery or threat of against a juror or juror’s family member: felony penalty increased; judge can prohibit convicted person from contacting a juror; JRCCP may report - AB993

Battery or threat of against a juror or juror’s family member: felony penalty increased; judge can prohibit convicted person from contacting a juror; JRCCP may report - SB928

Battery or threat to health care providers, staff members at a health care facility, or their family made a felony; JRCCP may report - AB960

Battery or threat to health care providers, staff members at a health care facility, or their family made a felony; JRCCP may report - SB970

Battery or threats to cause bodily harm to a person or family member of a person who is an advocate re tribal court proceedings made a felony - AB427

Battery or threats to cause bodily harm to a person or family member of a person who is an advocate re tribal court proceedings made a felony - SB420

Battery to DOC employee by person in DOC custody: penalty enhancer - AB824

Battery to DOC employee by person in DOC custody: penalty enhancer - SB844

Battery to public officer: felony expanded to include threats and bodily harm or threats to harm family members - AB409

Battery to public officer: felony expanded to include threats and bodily harm or threats to harm family members - SB403

Entering certain places without consent and with intent to commit battery made a felony - AB42

Entering certain places without consent and with intent to commit battery made a felony - SB53

Intentional bodily harm to a probation, extended supervision, parole, community supervision, or aftercare agent: crime expanded to include family member of the agent, comparable programs by American Indian tribes or bands, and threats of harm; JRCCP may report - AB90

Intentional bodily harm to a probation, extended supervision, parole, community supervision, or aftercare agent: crime expanded to include family member of the agent, comparable programs by American Indian tribes or bands, and threats of harm; JRCCP may report - SB100

Riot definition modified and penalties for attending or inciting and causing bodily harm to or expelling a bodily substance at a National Guard member; JRCCP may report - AB279

Riot definition modified and penalties for attending or inciting and causing bodily harm to or expelling a bodily substance at a National Guard member; JRCCP may report [S.Amdt.1: "intentionally attends a riot" specified; S.Amdt.2: "riot" and "unlawful assembly" definitions and penalties modified] - SB296

Absentee ballot changes re application, automatic receipt, photo ID requirement, unsolicited mailing or transmission of application or ballot, and canvassing; completed electronic voter registration applications retained; Elections Commission and penalty provisions; JRCCP may report [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, indefinitely confined voter and photo ID requirements for absentee voter provisions modified] - SB204

Absentee ballot changes re obtaining and returning; penalty provision; JRCCP may report - SB203