Wisconsin Legislature: Cremation

Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act adopted - SB108

Unsolicited obscene or sexually explicit image sent by electronic means: penalties and private cause of action established - AB868

Unsolicited obscene or sexually explicit image sent by electronic means: penalties and private cause of action established - SB821

Violent felon prosecuted for illegal possession of a firearm revisions - AB841

Violent felon prosecuted for illegal possession of a firearm revisions - SB852

Voice recording of testimony re application for a search warrant: original recording not required to be filed with certified transcript - AB84

Voice recording of testimony re application for a search warrant: original recording not required to be filed with certified transcript - SB66

Wisconsin Supreme Court to review decision by a justice on a motion to disqualify him or herself from an action - AB349

Voice recording of testimony re application for a search warrant: original recording not required to be filed with certified transcript - AB84

Voice recording of testimony re application for a search warrant: original recording not required to be filed with certified transcript - SB66

Alcohol beverage retailers: penalties for purchase of alcohol beverages from source other than a wholesaler revised; credit transactions with wholesalers modified - AB364

Credit card transactions: prohibition on imposing certain fees - AB587

Credit card transactions: prohibition on imposing certain fees - SB572

Payment processing program for farmers’ markets re EBT and credit and debit card processing equipment and services; additional funding for DPI special education aid, TCS, and UW System - AB1147

Payment processing program for farmers’ markets re EBT and credit and debit card processing equipment and services; additional funding for DPI special education aid, TCS, and UW System - SB1046

UW Regents allowed to obtain extensions of credit for short-term funding for specified expenses [Sec. 331, 653] [original bill only] - AB68

UW Regents allowed to obtain extensions of credit for short-term funding for specified expenses [Sec. 331, 653] - SB111

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] - AB478

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] - SB451

Financial institution confidentiality and may not disclose certain information to the IRS - AB961

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] - AB478

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] - SB451

“Act of terrorism” and “intent to terrorize” statutory definitions modified - AB1195

Adult-entertainment establishments: requirements and prohibitions created - AB897

Adult-entertainment establishments: requirements and prohibitions created - SB836

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

Bail required for criminal defendants who previously failed to comply with conditions of release for present offense - AB933

Bail required for criminal defendants who previously failed to comply with conditions of release for present offense - SB892

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 - AB91

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 - SB99

Child born alive after abortion: requirements of health care providers present and criminal penalties created, damage provisions; JRCCP may report - AB6

Child born alive after abortion: requirements of health care providers present and criminal penalties created, damage provisions; JRCCP may report - SB16

Crimes against adults at risk: sexual assault penalty revised; freezing of assets of defendant re financial exploitation; increased penalties; at risk person seeking certain restraining orders may appear in court via telephone or live audiovisual means; JRCCP may report - AB922

Crimes against adults at risk: sexual assault penalty revised; freezing of assets of defendant re financial exploitation; increased penalties; at risk person seeking certain restraining orders may appear in court via telephone or live audiovisual means; JRCCP may report - SB388

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 - AB44

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 - SB17

Criminal defense of adequate provocation, self-defense, or not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect eliminated if based on victim’s gender identity or expression or sexual orientation - AB470

Criminal defense of adequate provocation, self-defense, or not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect eliminated if based on victim’s gender identity or expression or sexual orientation - SB450

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