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WI SB844
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dora Drake
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AI Summary
- Expands Department of Justice reimbursement for forensic examinations from sex offense victims only to also include victims of domestic abuse and strangulation offenses
- Increases the maximum reimbursement award for forensic examinations from $1,200 to $3,000, with annual inflation adjustments beginning January 1, 2027
- Creates a new grant program with $2.5 million per year for health care facilities that create new positions or recruitment, retention, and training programs for providers who conduct these forensic examinations
- Adds 1.5 FTE positions to the Department of Justice: 1.0 position to administer the grant program and 0.5 position ($100,000/year) to train health care providers on domestic abuse and strangulation evidence gathering
- Reimbursement does not require victim cooperation with law enforcement or that the offense be investigated or prosecuted
Legislative Description
Forensic examinations done on a crime victim to gather evidence, modifying administrative rules relating to reimbursement for forensic examinations, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Last Action
Representative Anderson added as a cosponsor
1/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary and Public Safety1/15/2026
Full Bill Text
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