# Wisconsin SB844: An Act to amend subchapter II (title) of chapter 949 [precedes 949.20], 949.20 (1), 949.20 (3), 949.20 (9), 949.24 (1), 949.24 (3), 949.26 (1) and 949.26 (3); to create 20.455 (5) (dm), 165.934, 949.20 (2L) and 949.20 (3d) of the statutes; Relating to: forensic examinations done on a crime victim to gather evidence, modifying administrative rules relating to reimbursement for forensic examinations, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Wisconsin SB844, An Act to amend subchapter II (title) of chapter 949 [precedes 949.20], 949.20 (1), 949.20 (3), 949.20 (9), 949.24 (1), 949.24 (3), 949.26 (1) and 949.26 (3); to create 20.455 (5) (dm), 165.934, 949.20 (2L) and 949.20 (3d) of the statutes; Relating to: forensic examinations done on a crime victim to gather evidence, modifying administrative rules relating to reimbursement for forensic examinations, and making an appropriation. (FE), is a 2025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session) Senate bill sponsored by Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic), Dora Drake (Democratic), LaTonya Johnson (Democratic) and 2 others; status failed, last action 2026-03-23 (Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1) (as of 2026-10-17).

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## Facts
- Bill: Wisconsin SB844
- State: Wisconsin
- Session: 2025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)
- Title: An Act to amend subchapter II (title) of chapter 949 [precedes 949.20], 949.20 (1), 949.20 (3), 949.20 (9), 949.24 (1), 949.24 (3), 949.26 (1) and 949.26 (3); to create 20.455 (5) (dm), 165.934, 949.20 (2L) and 949.20 (3d) of the statutes; Relating to: forensic examinations done on a crime victim to gather evidence, modifying administrative rules relating to reimbursement for forensic examinations, and making an appropriation. (FE)
- Status: failed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-15
- Last action: 2026-03-23, Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
- Sponsors: Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic), Dora Drake (Democratic), LaTonya Johnson (Democratic), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 16
- Subjects: Sen Bill 844, Administrative rules -- Revisions, Criminal identification and investigation, Hospitals and health care facilities, Justice, Department of, Sex crimes
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic), Senate
- Sponsor: Dora Drake (Democratic), Senate
- Sponsor: LaTonya Johnson (Democratic), Senate
- Sponsor: Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Senate
- Sponsor: Mark Spreitzer (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Clinton Anderson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ryan Clancy (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ben DeSmidt (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Russell Goodwin (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jenna Jacobson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Alex Joers (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tara Johnson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Darrin Madison (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Maureen McCarville (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Vincent Miresse (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ann Roe (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Joe Sheehan (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Christine Sinicki (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Angela Stroud (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lisa Subeck (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Randy Udell (Democratic), House

## Actions (5)

- 2026-03-23: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (Senate)
- 2026-03-19: Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor (Senate)
- 2026-01-26: Representative Anderson added as a cosponsor (Senate)
- 2026-01-15: Read first time and referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety (Senate)
- 2026-01-15: Introduced by Senators Drake, L. Johnson, Dassler-Alfheim, Ratcliff and Spreitzer; cosponsored by Representatives Roe, Clancy, DeSmidt, Goodwin, Joers, Johnson, Madison, McCarville, Miresse, Sheehan, Sinicki, Stroud, Subeck and Udell (Senate)

## Bill text

- Bill Text: [HTML](https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB844), [PDF](https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB844.pdf)

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## Sources
- [Bill Text (HTML)](https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB844)
- [Bill Text (PDF)](https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB844.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/WI-SB844-2025 (as of 2026-10-17).