Acts Index

Appearance bond: cash deposits may be used to pay restitution to crime victim [vetoed] -  AB-969

Appearance bond: cash deposits may be used to pay restitution to crime victim -  Act 447

Confidential voter registration for victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking: procedure modified re affidavit verifying victim's status and certain victim service providers -  Act 278

Court may prohibit defendent, during term of confinement, from contacting victims of the crime; probation and penalty provisions -  Act 32

Crime victim and witness surcharge increased; surcharge on certain forfeitures; county reimbursement for services [Sec. 2450d-r, 2468m-2471, 9307 (2e), 9329 (1), (2)]  -  Act 25

Rights of crime victims: ``family member" definition revised to include adult children -  Act 419

Service dog: theft and recklessly or intentionally interfering with use of, injury to, or death of made a crime; penalty and restitution provisions; ``pecuniary loss" includes cases involving law enforcement or fire department animals or service dogs  -  Act 353

Sex offenses against children: certain penalties revised; child pornography surcharge created; computers used to facilitate a child sex crime provision; OJA grants to nonprofit organizations that provide services to sexual assault victims created -  Act 433

criminal, insane Criminal, Insane, see Mental health

criminal code Criminal code

Criminal law revisions re recording custodial interrogations, DNA evidence retention and testing, time limit for prosecuting a crime related to a felony sexual assault, and policies re eyewitness identification of a suspect -  Act 60

criminal history search Criminal history search, see Criminal identification and investigation

criminal identification and investigation Criminal identification and investigation

Caregiver background check fees: DHFS may use revenues for investigation purposes; restriction on amount of fees eliminated [Sec. 328, 1220] -  Act 25

Caregiver background information: if entity required annual disclosure of criminal conviction or charge, the entity is not required to use DHFS form; civil penalty for failure to comply with disclosure policy -  Act 351

Concealed weapon licensing system created; active duty or retired law enforcement officer permitted to carry a concealed firearm, ID card provision; DOJ to consider mental health status re background checks for handgun purchases; grants for shooting ranges; reports required; DOT duties specified [vetoed] -  SB-403

Court decision on custody or physical placement of a child and any modifications: factors to consider include the criminal record of and any abuse or neglect of the child or any child by a person with whom the parent is dating or who regularly or intermittently resides in the custodial household  -  Act 101

Criminal history background check required re applicant to state position which includes fiduciary responsibilities  -  Act 350

FBI background checks on caregivers: provisions re sharing information, limitation on use of, and civil immunity [Sec. 1218, 1219, 9321 (8)] -  Act 25

Fingerprint technologies re background check for teacher licensing and name of Wisconsin Association of Nonpublic Schools changed to Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools (remedial legislation)  -  Act 121

Penalty surcharge revisions; youth diversion grant reductions; transfer of receipts to handgun purchaser checks [Sec. 174r, 187g, 291r, 293r, 356c-358n, 358t, 359r, 363r, 394r, 415L-q, s-v, w, 437d, 9109 (1p), 9229 (1p), 9429 (2p), (3p)]  -  Act 25

criminal sentence Criminal sentence, see Sentences and penalties

crops Crops, see Farm produce

cross country Cross country, see University of Wisconsin — Athletics

crossbuck sign Crossbuck sign, see Railroad — Crossing

crossing Crossing, see Railroad — Crossing

curriculum Curriculum, see School — Branches of instruction

custody of children Custody of children, see Divorce; Family — Support

cwd _chronic wasting disease_ CWD (Chronic wasting disease), see Animal — Disease

d - D -

da DA, see District attorney

dairy product Dairy product

TIF approved purposes re towns: ``agricultural project" expanded to include ``farm product warehousing and storage, refrigerated" -  Act 330

damage _personal injury_ Damage (personal injury)

Automated external defibrillator: terms ``automatic defibrillator" and ``semiautomatic defibrillator" changed to; civil liability immunity for acts in good faith without gross negligence and to owner and provider if regular maintenance and testing are performed -  Act 486

Child safety restraint system in motor vehicles: civil liability immunity for technicians and organizations that provide safety programs re inspection or installation  -  Act 322

Consumer reports: individuals may prohibit a consumer reporting agency from releasing; ``security freeze" notice defined; actions for damages, costs, and attorney fees permitted; DATCP duties specified -  Act 140

Double-decked bus restrictions re operation on highways modified; liability provisions; local authority must approve route and inspect routes annually -  Act 11

Employment discrimination based on creed expanded to include sterilization, abortion, experiments re in vitro human embryos, procedures re fetal tissue, assisted suicide, euthanasia, and mercy killings; health care providers and health facilities employees revisions; definitions, disciplinary actions, liability, damages, and patient health care records provisions [vetoed] -  AB-207

Failure-to-stop violation: liability imposed upon the owner of the vehicle; certain defenses accepted  -  Act 411

Firearms and ammunition manufacturers, importers, dealers, trade associations, shooting range owners, and sportsmen's clubs: bringing actions against prohibited; civil liability immunity provisions [vetoed] -  AB-56

Health care provider statement of apology or condolence is inadmissible in a civil action or administrative hearing [vetoed] -  AB-1021

Ice holes or openings in lakes, ponds, or streams created by aerating water: alternative warning methods allowed for certain organizations; liability exemption, penalties, and owners of riparian property provisions -  Act 395

Manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and promoters of products may be held liable if injured party proves the specific product or chemically identical product that caused the injury was manufactured, distributed, sold, or promoted by the defendant, in addition to other considerations; relevant production period provisions [vetoed] -  SB-402

Medical malpractice case: introduction of collateral source payments and evidence of the injured person's obligations of subrogation or reimbursement resulting from collateral source payments allowed; damage award provision [vetoed]  -  AB-1072

Medical malpractice case: introduction of collateral source payments and evidence of the injured person's obligations of subrogation or reimbursement resulting from collateral source payments allowed; damage award provision [vetoed]  -  AB-764

Medical malpractice: limit on noneconomic damages created; report from board of governors of the Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund required -  Act 183

Medical malpractice: limit on noneconomic damages created; report from board of governors of the Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund required [vetoed]  -  AB-766

Mobile telephone service contracts: provisions for suspension or termination by members of the military called into active service; action for damages provision  -  Act 473

Motor vehicle operator involved in an accident resulting in death or great bodily harm: law enforcement officer may request a test for controlled substance, alcohol, or other drugs; OWI arrest provision -  Act 413

Newborn umbilical cord blood donation: health care provider to offer information on options; civil liability provision  -  Act 56

Operating a motor vehicle with a cancelled, suspended, or revoked privilege or knowingly operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver's license: penalties for causing property damage, injury, great bodily harm, or death  -  Act 412

Person injured by manufactured product: criteria established re liability of manufacturer, distributor, or seller [vetoed] -  SB-58

Private campground: civil liability immunity to owner, operator, employees, and agents [vetoed] -  AB-55

Punitive damages: proof the plaintiff must provide modified; voluntary intoxication or drugged condition not a defense [vetoed] -  SB-447

Register of deeds prohibited from recording certain instruments containing an SSN; liability for damages; federal tax lien, vital records, and certain memorial provisions; removing or obscuring SSN before recording permitted  -  Act 139

State of emergency re natural or man-made disasters, enemy action, or declared by the Governor or federal government: death, injury, and property damage liability immunity for providing equipment, materials, facilities, labor, or services under direction of certain officials; immunity does not apply if act or omission involved reckless, wanton, or intentional misconduct -  Act 459

Telephone record pertaining to another person: obtaining, soliciting, or selling without the person's consent for fraudulent reasons prohibited; definitions, Internet, damages, and penalty provisions -  Act 261

damage _to property_ Damage (to property)

Animal condemnation re BSE or CWD: disease indemnity revision [Sec. 1753-1755] -  Act 25

Construction defect claims against contractors and suppliers re home construction or remodel: procedures created; contractor required to provide certain brochure to potential claimant with the contract; condominium association and Comm.Dept provisions -  Act 201

Double-decked bus restrictions re operation on highways modified; liability provisions; local authority must approve route and inspect routes annually -  Act 11

Failure-to-stop violation: liability imposed upon the owner of the vehicle; certain defenses accepted  -  Act 411

Highways in need of repair and accumulation of snow or ice: liability of cities, villages, towns, and counties for damages revised [vetoed] -  AB-509

Operating a motor vehicle with a cancelled, suspended, or revoked privilege or knowingly operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver's license: penalties for causing property damage, injury, great bodily harm, or death  -  Act 412

Private campground: civil liability immunity to owner, operator, employees, and agents [vetoed] -  AB-55

Rental vehicle damage: provisions revised re definition of ``accident", storage and government fees, repair estimates, theft, and use of credit -  Act 173

State of emergency re natural or man-made disasters, enemy action, or declared by the Governor or federal government: death, injury, and property damage liability immunity for providing equipment, materials, facilities, labor, or services under direction of certain officials; immunity does not apply if act or omission involved reckless, wanton, or intentional misconduct -  Act 459

dance hall Dance hall, see Alcohol beverage — Regulation

dane county Dane County

Dane county exposition center grant revisions; sunset provided [Sec. 145e, 1751h] -  Act 25

Dane County Regional Airport: state aviation facilities named the ``Fritz E. Wolf Aviation Center"  -  Act 424

``Georgia O'Keefe Memorial Highway": STH 19 portion in Dane County designated and marked as  -  Act 137

Madison, Town of, authorized to modify ERTID boundaries under certain conditions; DOR provision  -  Act 246

Multijurisdictional drug offense cases: penalty assessment funding for prosecutor positions in Dane, Milwaukee, and St. Croix counties [Sec. 87p, 359v, 394m, 415o, vm, y, 416k, 91111 (1c)-(1e)] -  Act 25

Nursing home MA reimbursement: DHFS to treat Columbia, Dane, Iowa, and Sauk counties as one labor region  -  Act 301

Streetscaping project for Village of Oregon; local contribution required [Sec. 9148 (5f)] [vetoed]  -  AB-100

dangerous weapon Dangerous weapon, see Firearms and dangerous weapons

data processing Data processing, see also Telecommunications

Absentee ballot revisions re requests by facsimile or email, deadline to request, military electors, witness, prepaid return postage, notice of hours, opening ballots in public, automatic mailing, observation in certain nursing homes and other facilities, alternate site, election observers, electioneering, and option to count absentee ballots at a central location  -  Act 451

Audiovisual recording of a child's statement or deposition permitted in certain court and administrative proceedings  -  Act 42

Cigarettes sold to consumers in this state: direct marketing regulations created; restrictions re sale to persons under age 18; definitions and DOR duties [Sec. 1779t, 1930-1935, 1948-1980, 1982-2003, 2145, 2145g, 2454] -  Act 25

Data center and business management system projects and reports [Sec. 9101 (11k), (12k)] [vetoed]  -  AB-100

Database re properties on which groundwater standards are exceeded: appropriation into which fees are deposited changed [Sec. 234, 2202] -  Act 25

Driver record authentication: electronic certification permitted [Sec. 2455] -  Act 25

Elections Board database projects: DOA assistance re vendor selection for computer conversion project and creation of campaign finance database [Sec. 9101 (10q)]  -  Act 25

Elections Board information technology development projects: JLAC to request performance evaluation audit [Sec. 9130 (2q)] -  Act 25

Electronic communication with a child: court may grant when determining custody but not as a replacement for physical custody; conditions and parenting plan provisions  -  Act 174

Electronic processing of vehicle title and registration applications by dealers: requirements created, license revocation or suspension for noncompliance [Sec. 2099, 2100, 2243, 2244, 2259, 2260, 9148 (1), 9448 (3)] -  Act 25