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WI AB923
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brent Jacobson
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AI Summary
- Creates a new civil cause of action allowing victims of sexual extortion (already a crime under s. 942.095) to sue for physical injury, emotional distress, or property loss
- Permits parents or legal guardians to file suit on behalf of child victims, and estate representatives to file on behalf of deceased victims
- Allows wrongful death actions against perpetrators when sexual extortion was a substantial causal factor in a victim's suicide, with standard wrongful death damage caps not applying
- Plaintiffs may use initials or fictitious initials instead of their real names on court documents to protect their identity from public disclosure
- Prevailing plaintiffs may recover special and general damages, punitive damages, and all reasonable attorney fees and investigation costs, regardless of whether criminal charges were filed or their outcome
Legislative Description
Creating a civil cause of action for sexual extortion.
Last Action
Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary and Public Safety2/27/2026
Rules2/10/2026
Judiciary1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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