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WI SB894
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dora Drake
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AI Summary
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Creates a grant program administered by the Department of Justice to fund protective services for crime victims, including temporary housing
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Appropriates $5,147,000 biennially ($2,572,900 in 2025-26 and $2,574,100 in 2026-27) from general purpose revenue for the grants
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Eligible grant recipients are law enforcement agencies and prosecutorial units
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Authorizes 1.0 additional GPR grants specialist position at DOJ to administer the program
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DOJ must develop grant criteria but is exempt from standard administrative rulemaking requirements
Legislative Description
A victim protective services grant program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Last Action
Representative Palmeri added as a cosponsor
2/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary and Public Safety1/27/2026
Full Bill Text
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