LRB-2393/2
GMM&PJH:wlj:lmp
2011 - 2012 LEGISLATURE
December 14, 2011 - Introduced by Representatives Jorgensen, Doyle, Staskunas,
Zepnick, Spanbauer, Vruwink, Berceau, Rivard, Richards, Bernier, C. Taylor,
Ringhand and Brooks, cosponsored by Senator T. Cullen. Referred to
Committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections.
AB423,1,2
1An Act to amend 948.03 (2) (b) of the statutes;
relating to: intentionally
2causing bodily harm to a child and providing a penalty.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
Under current law, the penalty for physical abuse of a child differs based on the
extent of harm caused and the intent of the actor. Intentionally causing great bodily
harm to a child is a Class C felony, intentionally causing bodily harm to a child is a
Class H felony, recklessly causing great bodily harm to a child is a Class E felony, and
recklessly causing bodily harm to a child is a Class I felony. This bill makes
intentionally causing bodily harm to a child a Class G felony. The maximum
penalties for the relevant felony classifications are listed below.
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See PDF for table 
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do
enact as follows:
AB423, s. 1
1Section
1. 948.03 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB423,2,32
948.03
(2) (b) Whoever intentionally causes bodily harm to a child is guilty of
3a Class
H G felony.
