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WI SB25
Bill
Status
11/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rob Hutton
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AI Summary
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Prohibits circuit courts from permitting the filing of a criminal complaint against a law enforcement officer involved in an officer-involved death if the district attorney has determined there is no basis to prosecute
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Prevents judges from issuing complaints against officers in officer-involved death cases when the district attorney has declined prosecution
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Creates an exception allowing court action only when new or previously unused evidence is presented
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Amends Wisconsin Statutes sections 968.02 (complaint filing) and 968.26 (John Doe proceedings) to add these restrictions
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Applies to district attorney determinations made on or after the act's effective date
Legislative Description
Court-issued criminal complaints in officer-involved deaths.
Last Action
Report vetoed by the Governor on 10-31-2025
11/3/2025