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Yes: 98 • No: 32
WisconsinAB892025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)House
An Act to create 943.20 (5), 943.50 (6), 971.19 (2m) and 971.36 (5) of the statutes; Relating to: theft crimes and providing a penalty. (FE)
Sponsored By: Scott Allen (Republican), Brent Jacobson (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Bob Donovan (Republican), Benjamin Franklin (Republican), Joy Goeben (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Nate Gustafson (Republican), Dean Kaufert (Republican), Daniel Knodl (Republican), Scott Krug (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), David Murphy (Republican), Jeffrey Mursau (Republican), William Penterman (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Ron Tusler (Republican), Chuck Wichgers (Republican), Robert Wittke (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Prosecutors can combine repeat thefts
The law lets prosecutors add up the value of items from several thefts by the same person within six months. This applies to both general theft and retail theft. The combined value can lead to higher charges and tougher penalties. Prosecutors can charge the combined acts as one crime. The trial can be in any county where one theft happened, and one prosecutor has exclusive control of the case.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Scott Allen
Republican • House
Brent Jacobson
Republican • House
Elijah Behnke
Republican • House
Bob Donovan
Republican • House
Benjamin Franklin
Republican • House
Joy Goeben
Republican • House
Rick Gundrum
Republican • House
Nate Gustafson
Republican • House
Dean Kaufert
Republican • House
Daniel Knodl
Republican • House
Scott Krug
Republican • House
Dave Maxey
Republican • House
Paul Melotik
Republican • House
David Murphy
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
William Penterman
Republican • House
Jim Piwowarczyk
Republican • House
Ron Tusler
Republican • House
Chuck Wichgers
Republican • House
Robert Wittke
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Rachael Cabral-Guevara
Republican • Senate
Rob Hutton
Republican • Senate
André Jacque
Republican • Senate
Steve Nass
Republican • Senate
Cory Tomczyk
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 11/18/2025
Read a third time and concurred in as amended, Ayes 27, Noes 6
Yes: 27 • No: 6
House vote • 3/13/2025
Read a third time and passed, Ayes 71, Noes 26
Yes: 71 • No: 26
Actions Timeline
Published 3-21-2026
3/20/2026HouseReport approved by the Governor on 3-20-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 106
3/20/2026HousePresented to the Governor on 3-18-2026
3/18/2026HouseReport correctly enrolled on 1-14-2026
1/14/2026HouseLRB correction (Assembly Amendment 1)
1/14/2026HouseAction ordered immediately messaged
1/13/2026HouseSenate Amendment 2 concurred in
1/13/2026HouseSenate Amendment 1 concurred in
1/13/2026HouseReceived from Senate amended and concurred in as amended (Senate amendments 1 and 2 adopted)
11/19/2025HouseOrdered immediately messaged
11/18/2025SenateRead a third time and concurred in as amended, Ayes 27, Noes 6
11/18/2025SenateOrdered to a third reading
11/18/2025SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
11/18/2025SenateSenate Amendment 2 adopted
11/18/2025SenateSenate Amendment 1 adopted
11/18/2025SenateRead a second time
11/18/2025SenateSenate Amendment 2 offered by Senator Jacque
11/14/2025SenatePlaced on calendar 11-18-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
11/14/2025SenatePublic hearing requirement waived by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 18 (1m), Ayes 3, Noes 2
11/14/2025SenateAvailable for scheduling
10/22/2025SenateReport concurrence as amended recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 5, Noes 3
10/22/2025SenateReport adoption of Senate Amendment 1 recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 5, Noes 3
10/22/2025SenateExecutive action taken
10/22/2025SenateSenate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Jacque
10/3/2025SenateFiscal estimate received
4/15/2025Senate
Bill Text
Senate Amendment 2
11/18/2025
Senate Amendment 1
10/22/2025
Assembly Amendment 1
3/13/2025
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