WisconsinAB8492025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)House

An Act to amend 939.46 (1m) of the statutes; Relating to: defining “direct result” for purposes of the affirmative defense for victims of human trafficking.

Sponsored By: Elijah Behnke (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Ron Tusler (Republican)

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Elijah Behnke

    Republican • House

  • Barbara Dittrich

    Republican • House

  • Rob Kreibich

    Republican • House

  • Ron Tusler

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Eric Wimberger

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

    3/23/2026House
  2. Public hearing held

    1/21/2026House
  3. Read first time and referred to Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety

    1/16/2026House
  4. Introduced by Representatives Tusler, Behnke, Dittrich and Kreibich; cosponsored by Senator Wimberger

    1/16/2026House

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