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WI AB251

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Brooks

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Wisconsin retains concurrent jurisdiction over juveniles age 10 or older who are alleged to be delinquent or in need of protection or services on federal lands within the state

  • Governor is required to accept retrocession of jurisdiction from federal authorities over any juvenile matter involving alleged delinquency or need for protection/services on federal enclaves

  • Retrocession documents must be filed with the secretary of state and recorded with the register of deeds in the county where the federal lands are located

  • Amends statutes 938.12 and 938.13 to add exceptions for concurrent state jurisdiction over juvenile cases on federal enclaves

Legislative Description

Jurisdiction over juveniles on federal enclaves. (FE)

Last Action

Public hearing held

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State and Federal Relations5/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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