2025 Subject Index to Legislation

Crime victim notification cards provided by county victim and witness offices - AB370

Crime victim notification cards provided by county victim and witness offices - SB372

Prospective juror lists: required sources used to compile expanded; DOT required to send to clerks of court for federal district courts within this state [Sec. 3013-3015] - AB50

Prospective juror lists: required sources used to compile expanded; DOT required to send to clerks of court for federal district courts within this state [Sec. 3013-3015] [original bill only] - SB45

court _ fee Court — Fee

Court costs collectible in a municipal court: maximum fee increased - AB443

Court costs collectible in a municipal court: maximum fee increased - SB470

Court fees and surcharges increased and indexed for inflation in most cases; amount retained by counties increased - AB320

Court fees and surcharges increased and indexed for inflation in most cases; amount retained by counties increased - SB333

Crime victim services grants and new surcharge created [Sec. 106, 330, 331, 344, 2241, 3088-3094, 3262, 9351 (8)] - AB50

Crime victim services grants and new surcharge created [Sec. 106, 330, 331, 344, 2241, 3088-3094, 3262, 9351 (8)] [original bill only] - SB45

Penalty surcharge reduced when fines or forfeitures are reduced - AB188

Penalty surcharge reduced when fines or forfeitures are reduced - SB188

Prostitution crime surcharge created; use of moneys specified - AB84

Prostitution crime surcharge created; use of moneys specified - SB138

Restitution paid immediately for defendant convicted of human trafficking; restoring right to vote for certain convicted felons requires payment of all fines, costs, surcharges, fees, and restitution and completion of community service - AB87

Restitution paid immediately for defendant convicted of human trafficking; restoring right to vote for certain convicted felons requires payment of all fines, costs, surcharges, fees, and restitution and completion of community service - SB95

Warning labels for explicit content required; DOJ, penalties, and surcharge provisions - AB961

Warning labels for explicit content required; DOJ, penalties, and surcharge provisions - SB938

court _ municipal Court — Municipal

Adult court jurisdiction: minimum age raised to 18; seventeen-year-old juvenile justice aids created [Sec. 293, 761, 762, 804-808, 831, 2018, 2156-2158, 2232, 2233, 2574, 2575, 2602, 3125, 3126, 3128-3131, 3137, 3139-3141, 3144, 3145, 3156, 3158-3170, 3185, 3190-3192, 3194, 3195, 3219-3222, 3232-3236, 3273, 3274, 9308 (1), 9408 (1)] - AB50

Adult court jurisdiction: minimum age raised to 18; seventeen-year-old juvenile justice aids created [Sec. 293, 761, 762, 804-808, 831, 2018, 2156-2158, 2232, 2233, 2574, 2575, 2602, 3125, 3126, 3128-3131, 3137, 3139-3141, 3144, 3145, 3156, 3158-3170, 3185, 3190-3192, 3194, 3195, 3219-3222, 3232-3236, 3273, 3274, 9308 (1), 9408 (1)] [original bill only] - SB45

AI or other machine assisted translation in court proceedings allowed; interpreter allowed to act by telephone or live audiovisual means in a criminal trial - AB292

AI or other machine assisted translation in court proceedings allowed; interpreter allowed to act by telephone or live audiovisual means in a criminal trial - SB295

Court costs collectible in a municipal court: maximum fee increased - AB443

Court costs collectible in a municipal court: maximum fee increased - SB470

court _ officers Court — Officers

Expedited process for testing a criminal defendant for communicable diseases re bodily substances expelled at public safety worker, prosecutor, or correctional staff - AB417

Expedited process for testing a criminal defendant for communicable diseases re bodily substances expelled at public safety worker, prosecutor, or correctional staff [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, DA may request testing before criminal proceedings have commenced under set conditions, defendants found guilty to pay for testing] - SB419

court _ procedure Court — Procedure, see also Jury

Abusive work environment prohibition created; WC exclusive remedy exception permitting a civil action in circuit court; affirmative defense provision - AB476

Abusive work environment prohibition created; WC exclusive remedy exception permitting a civil action in circuit court; affirmative defense provision - SB460

Actions in which certain governmental parties are a parties to or intervene in: assignment of venue - AB67

Actions in which certain governmental parties are a parties to or intervene in: assignment of venue - SB75

Adults at risk: increased penalties for crimes against, including sexual assault and physical abuse; appearing for restraining order hearings; and freezing assets of defendant charged with financial exploitation; JRCCP may report [A.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB19

Adults at risk: increased penalties for crimes against, including sexual assault and physical abuse; appearing for restraining order hearings; and freezing assets of defendant charged with financial exploitation; JRCCP may report - SB15

Affidavit disclaiming parental rights in a TPR hearing allowed; payments to out-of-state private child placing agency allowed - AB70

Affidavit disclaiming parental rights in a TPR hearing allowed; payments to out-of-state private child placing agency allowed - SB79

AI or other machine assisted translation in court proceedings allowed; interpreter allowed to act by telephone or live audiovisual means in a criminal trial - AB292

AI or other machine assisted translation in court proceedings allowed; interpreter allowed to act by telephone or live audiovisual means in a criminal trial - SB295

Algorithmic software to set rental rates or occupancy levels for residential dwelling units: use by and selling, leasing, or providing to a residential landlord prohibited; investigation and civil action provisions - AB142

Algorithmic software to set rental rates or occupancy levels for residential dwelling units: use by and selling, leasing, or providing to a residential landlord prohibited; investigation and civil action provisions - SB142

Authority of a private person to bring a qui tam claim against another person making a false claim for MA restored; AG and DOJ provisions [Sec. 320, 432, 1043, 2227, 3071, 3074, 3075, 3077-3079, 3121] - AB50

Authority of a private person to bring a qui tam claim against another person making a false claim for MA restored; AG and DOJ provisions [Sec. 320, 432, 1043, 2227, 3071, 3074, 3075, 3077-3079, 3121] [original bill only] - SB45

Civil rights violations: civil cause of action established - AB331

Civil rights violations: civil cause of action established - SB355

Competency of involuntarily committed individual to refuse medication or treatment: certain advanced practice registered nurses may perform examination for hearing [A.Amdt.1: hours of clinical experience and a master's degree in psychiatric mental health nursing required] - AB668

Competency of involuntarily committed individual to refuse medication or treatment: certain advanced practice registered nurses may perform examination for hearing - SB646

Crime victim protective services grant program for law enforcement agencies and prosecutorial units; DOJ FTE position - SB894

Criminal case data: DOJ to collect certain data from Director of State Courts; annual report required [S.Amdt.1: data modified, Director of State Courts provisions removed, interactive dashboard added] - AB75

Criminal case data: DOJ to collect certain data from Director of State Courts; annual report required - SB115

Criminal defenses of adequate provocation, self-defense, or not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect eliminated for claims based on discovery of victim’s gender identity or sexual orientation - AB361

Criminal defenses of adequate provocation, self-defense, or not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect eliminated for claims based on discovery of victim’s gender identity or sexual orientation - SB380

“Direct result” definition for purposes of the affirmative defense for human trafficking victims - AB849

“Direct result” definition for purposes of the affirmative defense for human trafficking victims - SB830

Dismissing or amending certain criminal charges requires court approval, report required; deferred prosecution agreements for certain crimes prohibited - AB66

Dismissing or amending certain criminal charges requires court approval, report required; deferred prosecution agreements for certain crimes prohibited - SB76

Disorderly conduct defendants: alternatives to prosecution under set conditions [Sec. 3239] - AB50

Disorderly conduct defendants: alternatives to prosecution under set conditions [Sec. 3239] [original bill only] - SB45

Divorce or legal separation granted based on final hearing by affidavit allowed, conditions specified - AB189

Divorce or legal separation granted based on final hearing by affidavit allowed, conditions specified - SB189

Divorce or legal separation granted based on final hearing by affidavit: cross-reference corrections re 2025 Wisconsin Acts 24 and 40 (remedial legislation suggested by Office of the Director of State Courts) - AB938

Divorce or legal separation granted based on final hearing by affidavit: cross-reference corrections re 2025 Wisconsin Acts 24 and 40 (remedial legislation suggested by Office of the Director of State Courts) - SB917

Expert witness testimony: updates to conform to Federal Rule of Evidence 702 changes - AB458

Expert witness testimony: updates to conform to Federal Rule of Evidence 702 changes - SB459

Expungement of criminal records revisions [Sec. 1792, 1794-1799, 3196, 3252-3259, 3268, 9351 (7), 9451 (2)] - AB50

Expungement of criminal records revisions [Sec. 1792, 1794-1799, 3196, 3252-3259, 3268, 9351 (7), 9451 (2)] [original bill only] - SB45

Extraterritorial subdivision ordinances of incorporated municipalities: limitations imposed; attorney fee re action brought by a town - AB885

Extraterritorial subdivision ordinances of incorporated municipalities: limitations imposed; attorney fee re action brought by a town - SB873

Extreme risk protection TRO and extreme risk protection injunction created; respondent to surrender all firearms and refrain from possessing a firearm until the TRO or injunction expires or is vacated; penalty provision; JRCCP may report [Sec. 2228, 2229, 2275, 2311, 2312, 3072, 3073, 3082-3086, 3176, 9107 (1)] - AB50

Extreme risk protection TRO and extreme risk protection injunction created; respondent to surrender all firearms and refrain from possessing a firearm until the TRO or injunction expires or is vacated; penalty provision; JRCCP may report [Sec. 2228, 2229, 2275, 2311, 2312, 3072, 3073, 3082-3086, 3176, 9107 (1)] [original bill only] - SB45

Extreme risk protection TRO and extreme risk protection injunction created; respondent to surrender all firearms and refrain from possessing a firearm until the TRO or injunction expires or is vacated; DOA grants and penalty provisions - AB319

Extreme risk protection TRO and extreme risk protection injunction created; respondent to surrender all firearms and refrain from possessing a firearm until the TRO or injunction expires or is vacated; DOA grants and penalty provisions - SB329

Findings of fact required when court grants less than 50 percent of physical custody to one parent in temporary or final order in action affecting the family - AB262

Findings of fact required when court grants less than 50 percent of physical custody to one parent in temporary or final order in action affecting the family - SB263

Free speech and academic freedom standards and due process in disciplinary proceedings established at UW System and TCS institutions; civil cause of action provision - AB501

Free speech and academic freedom standards and due process in disciplinary proceedings established at UW System and TCS institutions; civil cause of action provision - SB498

Gender transition procedure: civil cause of action against health care provider for minor injured by; defense provisions - AB400

Gender transition procedure: civil cause of action against health care provider for minor injured by; defense provisions - SB405

Gift obligations such as gift cards or certificates: terms and conditions established consistent with federal law; private right of action and penalty provisions - AB894

Gift obligations such as gift cards or certificates: terms and conditions established consistent with federal law; private right of action and penalty provisions - SB900

Guardian ad litem appointed by court for minor child in actions re visitation rights for grandparents, stepparents, or persons with a parent-child relationship with the child - AB519

Guardian ad litem appointed by court for minor child in actions re visitation rights for grandparents, stepparents, or persons with a parent-child relationship with the child - SB522

Hiding or burying a corpse to conceal a crime: time limitation on prosecution changed - AB422

Hiding or burying a corpse to conceal a crime: time limitation on prosecution changed - SB423

Human trafficking and trafficking a child: civil causes of action revisions - AB861

Human trafficking and trafficking a child: civil causes of action revisions - SB849

Immunity from prosecution for controlled substance possession for person aiding an overdose victim: 2017 WisAct 33 expired provisions made permanent [Sec. 3216-3218] - AB50

Immunity from prosecution for controlled substance possession for person aiding an overdose victim: 2017 WisAct 33 expired provisions made permanent [Sec. 3216-3218] [original bill only] - SB45