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WI SB849

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Van Wanggaard

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the statute of limitations for child trafficking victims to file civil lawsuits from 3 years after injury to any time before the victim reaches age 35
  • Allows child trafficking victims to bring civil actions regardless of whether the trafficker was criminally prosecuted or convicted
  • Permits courts to award actual damages, punitive damages up to treble (3x) actual damages, and reasonable attorney fees in trafficking cases
  • Consolidates civil cause of action provisions for human trafficking and child trafficking into a single statute section (895.439)

Legislative Description

The civil causes of action for human trafficking and trafficking a child.

Last Action

Representative Sheehan added as a cosponsor

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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