WI SB1018

Imposes a mandatory minimum 1-year prison confinement for any felony committed with intent to terrorize, intimidate, or coerce 2 or more occupants of a church, with probation prohibited for such offenses

Requires prosecutors to obtain court approval before dismissing or amending charges subject to this mandatory minimum, with courts only approving if consistent with public interest in deterrence

Prohibits prosecutors from entering deferred prosecution agreements with defendants facing charges subject to this mandatory minimum sentence

Requires a special verdict from the trier of fact on whether the felony was committed with the requisite intent against church occupants

Applies to complaints, information, or charges filed on or after the bill's effective date