2021 Subject Index to Legislation

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Nonviolent offender treatment and diversion (TAD) program sunset repealed; ongoing transfer of moneys from certain surcharges for investigation of Internet crimes against children [Sec. 440, 442, 3473] [original bill only] - AB68

Nonviolent offender treatment and diversion (TAD) program sunset repealed; ongoing transfer of moneys from certain surcharges for investigation of Internet crimes against children [Sec. 440, 442, 3473] - SB111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

crime and criminals _ battery Crime and criminals — Battery

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

crime and criminals _ felony Crime and criminals — Felony

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

Bail for criminal defendants with previous conviction for felony or violent misdemeanor - AB838

Bail for criminal defendants with previous conviction for felony or violent misdemeanor - SB856

Bail jumping: felony penalty changed to misdemeanor [Sec. 3349-3351] [original bill only] - AB68

Bail jumping: felony penalty changed to misdemeanor [Sec. 3349-3351] - SB111

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 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 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

Butane extraction used to manufacture marijuana or separate plant resin from marijuana plants: penalty revisions; JRCCP may report - AB440

Butane extraction used to manufacture marijuana or separate plant resin from marijuana plants: penalty revisions; JRCCP may report - SB440

Devices that accelerate the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm: prohibition on sale, manufacture, transfer, use, and possession; felony penalty provision - SB656

Election prohibitions re use of private resources for election administration, nonresidents counting or tabulating votes, and poll workers who are also employees of candidate groups, political organization, or issue advocacy group; Elections Commission and felony penalty provisions; JRCCP may report [A.Amdt.2: further revisions] - AB173

Eligibility and conditions for release prior to conviction of persons accused of certain crimes and considerations for imposing bail revised. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR107

Eligibility and conditions for release prior to conviction of persons accused of certain crimes and considerations for imposing bail revised. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR82

Extreme risk protection TRO and extreme risk protection injunction created; respondent to surrender all firearms and refrain from possessing a firearm until the TRO or injunction expires or is vacated; penalty provisions - AB638

Felony offenders prohibited from possessing, controlling, or residing with a vicious dog, criteria specified; JRCCP may report - AB540

Felony offenders prohibited from possessing, controlling, or residing with a vicious dog, criteria specified; JRCCP may report - SB536

Fentanyl and fentanyl analogs: felony penalties for manufacture, distribution, delivery, or possession revised; JRCCP may report - AB357

Fentanyl and fentanyl analogs: felony penalties for manufacture, distribution, delivery, or possession revised; JRCCP may report - SB352

GPS tracking device: refusing or obstructing installation of made a felony; JRCCP may report - SB229

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

Grievous bodily harm to or death of an animal: felony penalty; hunting dog, definition, and court order provisions; JRCCP may report - AB368

Grievous bodily harm to or death of an animal: felony penalty; hunting dog, definition, and court order provisions; JRCCP may report - SB366

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

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

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

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

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

Recklessly endangering the safety of a person incapacitated by alcohol or other drug: felony crime created; JRCCP may report - AB895

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

Restoring right to vote of persons convicted of certain felonies: payment of all fines, costs, fees, surcharges, and restitution, and completion of community service required - AB918

Restoring right to vote of persons convicted of certain felonies: payment of all fines, costs, fees, surcharges, and restitution, and completion of community service required - SB873

Right to vote of persons barred from voting re certain felony convictions restored after incarceration period ends; voter registration forms and voting procedure provisions - AB1071