Senate

Record of Committee Proceedings

Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families

Senate Bill 171

Relating to: requiring child sexual abuse prevention education.

By Senators James, Jacque, Cabral-Guevara and Spreitzer; cosponsored by Representatives Gundrum, Snyder, Dittrich, Behnke, Donovan, Kitchens, Kreibich, Moses, Mursau, O'Connor, Piwowarczyk and Subeck.

April 03, 2025             Referred to Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families

May 07, 2025              Public Hearing Held

Present:       (5)        Senator James; Senators Wanggaard, Cabral-Guevara, Keyeski and L. Johnson.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Appearances For

·      Senator Jesse James - 23rd Senate District

·      Rick Gundrum

·      Erin's law Erin Merryn - Bill 156

·      CAROLYN EWALD

·      Erin's Law Amy Bobber

·      Parent Kimberee Coronado

Appearances Against

·      None.

Appearances for Information Only

·      Julie Incitti - WI DPI

·      Thomas McCarthy - WI DPI

·      Citizen Raven Holzer - Justice for Alexavier & AJ Law-Wisconsin

Registrations For

·      Policy advisor Kris Moelter - Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board

·      Ian Henderson - WI Coalition Against Sexual Assault

·      Mrs Candice Duffek - Sun Prairie bill156

·      Paula Besler - Self

Registrations Against

·      None.

Registrations for Information Only

·      None.

October 02, 2025        Executive Session Held

Present:       (5)        Senator James; Senators Wanggaard, Cabral-Guevara, Keyeski and L. Johnson.

Absent:       (0)        None.

Excused:     (0)        None.

Moved  that Senate Bill 171 be recommended for passage.

Ayes:     (5)     Senator James; Senators Wanggaard, Cabral-Guevara, Keyeski and L. Johnson.

Noes:     (0)     None.

PASSAGE RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0

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Johnny Humphrey

Committee Clerk