An Act Relating to: position authorizations for Internet crimes against children law enforcement. (FE)
Sponsored By: David Armstrong (Republican), Brent Jacobson (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Jill Billings (Democratic), Lindee Brill (Republican), Brienne Brown (Democratic), Ben DeSmidt (Democratic), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Jodi Emerson (Democratic), Joan Fitzgerald (Democratic), Joy Goeben (Republican), Alex Joers (Democratic), Dave Maxey (Republican), Renuka Mayadev (Democratic), Vincent Miresse (Democratic), Greta Neubauer (Democratic), Adam Neylon (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (Democratic), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Duke Tucker (Republican), Randy Udell (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More DOJ staff to fight online child abuse
The law adds 4 full-time jobs at the state Department of Justice to fight internet crimes against children. It authorizes 2 criminal analysts, 1 outreach specialist, and 1 digital evidence examiner. The positions are paid from the DOJ general-purpose revenue appropriation (s. 20.455(2)(a)). This increases staff for investigations, victim outreach, and handling digital evidence.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
David Armstrong
Republican • House
Brent Jacobson
Republican • House
Elijah Behnke
Republican • House
Jill Billings
Democratic • House
Lindee Brill
Republican • House
Brienne Brown
Democratic • House
Ben DeSmidt
Democratic • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Jodi Emerson
Democratic • House
Joan Fitzgerald
Democratic • House
Joy Goeben
Republican • House
Alex Joers
Democratic • House
Dave Maxey
Republican • House
Renuka Mayadev
Democratic • House
Vincent Miresse
Democratic • House
Greta Neubauer
Democratic • House
Adam Neylon
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez
Democratic • House
Jim Piwowarczyk
Republican • House
Christine Sinicki
Democratic • House
Duke Tucker
Republican • House
Randy Udell
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
André Jacque
Republican • Senate
Jesse James
Republican • Senate
Kelda Roys
Democratic • Senate
Lee Snodgrass
Democratic • House
Lisa Subeck
Democratic • House
Robyn Vining
Democratic • House
Van Wanggaard
Republican • Senate
Chuck Wichgers
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Published 4-9-2026
4/9/2026HouseReport approved by the Governor on 4-8-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 217
4/9/2026HousePresented to the Governor on 4-2-2026
4/2/2026HouseReport correctly enrolled on 3-20-2026
3/20/2026HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
3/18/2026HouseOrdered immediately messaged
3/17/2026SenateRead a third time and concurred in
3/17/2026SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
3/17/2026SenateOrdered to a third reading
3/17/2026SenateRead a second time
3/17/2026SenateSenators Ratcliff, Smith and Carpenter added as cosponsors
3/17/2026SenatePlaced on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
3/16/2026SenateFiscal estimate received
3/16/2026SenateAvailable for scheduling
3/12/2026SenateReport concurrence recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 8, Noes 0
3/12/2026SenateExecutive action taken
3/12/2026SenatePublic hearing held
3/4/2026SenateRepresentative Subeck added as a coauthor
2/26/2026SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
2/25/2026SenateReceived from Assembly
2/23/2026SenateOrdered immediately messaged
2/19/2026HouseRead a third time and passed
2/19/2026HouseRules suspended
2/19/2026HouseOrdered to a third reading
2/19/2026HouseRead a second time
2/19/2026House
Bill Text
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