Acts Index

Crime related to a felony sexual assault: time limit and DNA exception for prosecuting felony sexual assault expanded to include -  Act 60

DNA evidence: retention and postconviction testing of modified  -  Act 60

Domestic abuse arrests: presumption changed from primary physical aggressor to ``predominant aggressor"; definition, law enforcement policies, and bail provisions  -  Act 104

Financial institutions: property crimes against created, penalty and civil action provisions; penalty created for violating community currency exchange license re check or money order cashing business -  Act 212

Fox Valley Technical College crime prevention center: incentive grants for [Sec. 9146 (1f)] -  Act 25

Funeral or memorial service: certain disruptions and protests prohibited during and 60 minutes immediately preceding and following; blocking access to a facility or impeding vehicles in a funeral procession also prohibited; penalty provisions -  Act 114

Harassment definition modified; harassment and child abuse restraining order or injunction deadlines increased; payment of filing fee for child abuse or vulnerable adult injunction revised -  Act 272

Hazardous substances: abusing or distributing or possessing with intent to abuse or distribute prohibited; definitions and exceptions -  Act 44

Misdemeanors: revisions re length of probation [Sec. 2473-2475d] -  Act 25

Off-duty peace officers outside their territorial jurisdiction but within the state: making arrests or providing aid or assistance permitted under certain conditions; civil and criminal immunity and WC provisions -  Act 414

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

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

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

Witness intimidation: conditions for felony offense expanded re trial or inquiry -  Act 280

crime and criminals _ felony Crime and criminals — Felony

Custodial interrogation recordings by law enforcement officers: requirements created; juvenile and adult provisions; definitions and exceptions; OJA grant program -  Act 60

Election day procedures: high school student poll workers, poll closing procedures re waiting voters, conduct of election observers, proof of residence, election threats, certain election-related material prohibited, polling place map, lists of felons ineligible to vote, and greeter at polling place  -  Act 451

Felony murder: list of crimes subject to sentence extension expanded -  Act 313

Financial institutions: property crimes against created, penalty and civil action provisions; penalty created for violating community currency exchange license re check or money order cashing business -  Act 212

Funeral or memorial service: certain disruptions and protests prohibited during and 60 minutes immediately preceding and following; blocking access to a facility or impeding vehicles in a funeral procession also prohibited; penalty provisions -  Act 114

GPS tracking of persons on parole, probation, extended supervision, supervised release, or conditional release for committing a serious child sex offense; residency requirements and sex offender registry Web site provisions; Corr.Dept, DHFS, and court duties specified; report required  -  Act 431

Methamphetamine: possession of certain materials with intent to manufacture prohibited; pseudoephedrine products classified as a schedule V controlled substance, definition and restrictions on sale of created; anhydrous ammonia intentionally released without owner's consent prohibited; Pharmacy Examining Board provision re storage of controlled substances; penalty provisions -  Act 14

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 offender registered with Corr.Dept: intentionally photographing, filming, or videotaping person under age 17 without written consent of parent, guardian, or custodian prohibited; felony provision -  Act 432

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

Sexual assault of a child by a stepparent or a volunteer or employee of a substitute care facility: prohibitions and penalties provided -  Act 277

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

Voting and registration procedures for convicted felons created; notification re ineligibility to vote during parole or extended supervision [vetoed] -  SB-42

Witness intimidation: conditions for felony offense expanded re trial or inquiry -  Act 280

crime and criminals _ gang activity Crime and criminals — Gang activity

Rental unit tenancy termination re drug or criminal gang activity nuisance: notice by law enforcement agencies expanded; DA authority added -  Act 281

Youth diversion program transferred from OJA to Corr.Dept; funding for contract with organization in City of Racine [Sec. 81r, 88k-p, 295m, 358p, 414t, 415r, wg-x, 2221g, 9101 (9k)] [88p — partial veto; 415x — vetoed]  -  Act 25

crime and criminals _ homicide or murder Crime and criminals — Homicide or murder

Death penalty for first-degree intentional homicide conviction supported by DNA evidence: advisory referendum at November 2006 general election [SJR-5] -  JR-58

Felony murder: list of crimes subject to sentence extension expanded -  Act 313

crime laboratory Crime laboratory, see Justice, Department of

crime victim Crime victim

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