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WI AB1073

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Tittl

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Upgrades the offense of sexual contact or sexual intercourse between an adult aged 19+ and a child aged 16-17 (non-spouse) from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class I felony

  • Expands the prohibited conduct to explicitly include "sexual contact" in addition to sexual intercourse, which was the only act specified under prior law

  • Increases maximum imprisonment from 9 months to 3 years and 6 months; the maximum fine remains $10,000

  • Amends Wisconsin Statute 948.09; introduced February 26, 2026 by Representatives Tittl and Gundrum, referred to Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Legislative Description

Sexual contact or sexual intercourse with a child who is at least 16 years old and providing a penalty.

Last Action

Read first time and referred to Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice and Public Safety2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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