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WI AB88

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Shae Sortwell

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates two new felonies: Class I felony (up to 3.5 years imprisonment) for inciting others to riot, and Class H felony (up to 6 years imprisonment) for intentionally committing violence while participating in a riot

  • Defines "riot" as a public disturbance involving at least 3 persons where violence occurs or is threatened, creating a clear and present danger of property damage or personal injury

  • Establishes civil cause of action allowing victims of riot or vandalism to sue both direct perpetrators and any person or organization that provided material support (money, weapons, training, transportation, etc.) with intent to facilitate the offense

  • Prohibits government officials from limiting or restricting law enforcement authority to arrest individuals involved in riots or vandalism, or to take action to quell such activity

  • Protects employees from retaliation (discharge, demotion, reassignment) for participating in investigations or proceedings regarding violations of the law enforcement restriction prohibitions

Legislative Description

Civil action for injury or damages resulting from riot or vandalism, participation in a riot, prohibiting certain limitations or restrictions on law enforcement responses to riot or vandalism activity, and providing a penalty.

Last Action

Public hearing held

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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