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WI AB414
Bill
Status
8/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Karen Hurd
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AI Summary
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Grants immunity from prosecution for possession of controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, or masking agents to persons assisting sexual assault victims or to victims themselves when evidence is obtained while reporting the assault or seeking emergency assistance
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Extends the statute of limitations for second-degree sexual assault from 10 years to 20 years after commission of the offense
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Expands existing alcohol-related immunity for underage persons who are victims or bystanders of sex offenses to include situations where they sought to report or request assistance for the offense
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Allows residential tenants who are sexual assault victims (or whose children are victims) to terminate their lease and avoid rent liability by providing landlords with a certified copy of a relevant injunction order or criminal complaint, removing the current requirement to prove imminent threat of physical harm
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Prohibits revocation of pretrial release, probation, parole, extended supervision, or supervised release based on drug or alcohol violations for which the bill grants immunity
Legislative Description
Immunity from prosecution for certain crimes based on assisting a victim of sexual assault, extending the time limit for prosecution of second-degree sexual assault, and the standard for terminating residential residency when tenant is the victim of sexual assault.
Last Action
Laid on the table
2/17/2026