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WI SB253

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andre Jacque

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Wisconsin retains concurrent jurisdiction over juveniles age 10 or older on federal land within the state for delinquency cases and cases involving juveniles in need of protection or services

  • Governor is required to accept retrocession of jurisdiction from federal authorities over any juvenile matter involving alleged delinquency or protection/services needs on federal enclaves

  • Documents related to jurisdictional retrocession must be filed with the Secretary of State and recorded with the register of deeds in the county where the federal land is located

  • Amends statutes 938.12 and 938.13 to add exceptions for concurrent state jurisdiction over juvenile cases that would otherwise fall under exclusive court jurisdiction

Legislative Description

Jurisdiction over juveniles on federal enclaves. (FE)

Last Action

Received from Senate

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs5/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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