An Act to amend 943.10 (1m) (intro.) of the statutes; Relating to: entering certain places with intent to commit battery and providing a penalty.
Sponsored By: Scott Allen (Republican), Brent Jacobson (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Bob Donovan (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), David Murphy (Republican), Jeffrey Mursau (Republican), Chuck Wichgers (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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Stronger penalties for break-ins to commit battery
The law adds battery to Wisconsin’s unlawful-entry crime. It is a Class F felony to enter a place listed in the burglary law without consent. This applies when, at entry, a person intends to steal, commit any felony, or commit battery or aggravated battery. In higher-risk cases, the law still allows Class E felony charges. Class F carries up to $25,000 in fines and up to 12 years and 6 months in prison. Class E carries up to $50,000 in fines and up to 15 years in prison. The change aims to deter violent break-ins and protect people inside.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Scott Allen
Republican • House
Brent Jacobson
Republican • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Bob Donovan
Republican • House
Rick Gundrum
Republican • House
Rob Kreibich
Republican • House
David Murphy
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
Chuck Wichgers
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Benjamin Franklin
Republican • House
André Jacque
Republican • Senate
Steve Nass
Republican • Senate
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
Cory Tomczyk
Republican • Senate
Van Wanggaard
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Published 11-1-2025
10/31/2025HouseReport approved by the Governor on 10-31-2025. 2025 Wisconsin Act 44
10/31/2025HousePresented to the Governor on 10-29-2025
10/29/2025HouseReport correctly enrolled on 10-15-2025
10/15/2025HouseLRB correction
10/15/2025HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
10/14/2025HouseOrdered immediately messaged
10/14/2025SenateRead a third time and concurred in
10/14/2025SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
10/14/2025SenateOrdered to a third reading
10/14/2025SenateRead a second time
10/14/2025SenatePlaced on calendar 10-14-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
10/13/2025SenatePublic hearing requirement waived by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 18 (1m), Ayes 3, Noes 2
10/13/2025SenateAvailable for scheduling
9/17/2025SenateReport concurrence recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 5, Noes 3
9/17/2025SenateExecutive action taken
9/17/2025SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
6/27/2025SenateReceived from Assembly
6/24/2025SenateOrdered immediately messaged
6/24/2025HouseRead a third time and passed
6/24/2025HouseRules suspended
6/24/2025HouseOrdered to a third reading
6/24/2025HouseRead a second time
6/24/2025HouseRepresentative O'Connor added as a coauthor
6/24/2025HouseWithdrawn from Committee on Rules and referred to calendar of 6-24-2025
6/20/2025House
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