Wisconsin 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: To Executive 6 R cosponsors

SB 230 — Relating to: requirements for releasing a prisoner to parole or extended supervision. (FE)

Last action — Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill enhances victim rights in parole and extended supervision hearings, introduces psychological evaluations for inmates, and modifies notice requirements for victims and authorities.

  • 302.11 (5)

    The department shall so notify the municipal police department and the county sheriff for the area where the person will be residing. → The department shall so notify the municipal police department and the county sheriff for the area where the person will be residing. A municipal police department or county sheriff that receives notice under this subsection may disseminate the information in the notice to members of the general public if, in the opinion of the police chief or sheriff, providing that information is necessary to protect the public.

    This change allows police departments and sheriffs to share information about released inmates with the public if they believe it is necessary for public safety.

  • 302.113 (6)

    Before a person is released to extended supervision under this section, the department shall notify the municipal police department and the county sheriff for the area where the person will be residing. → Before a person is released to extended supervision under this section, the department shall notify the municipal police department and the county sheriff for the area where the person will be residing. A municipal police department or county sheriff that receives notice under this subsection may disseminate the information in the notice to members of the general public if, in the opinion of the police chief or sheriff, providing that information is necessary to protect the public.

    Similar to 302.11 (5), this change allows for public dissemination of information about an inmate's release by local law enforcement.

  • 302.113 (9g) (cd)

    An inmate who submits a petition under par. (c) shall submit to a psychological examination by a licensed physician, licensed psychologist, or other mental health professional.

    This requirement introduces a psychological evaluation for inmates seeking parole or extended supervision.

  • 302.113 (9g) (d)

    The court shall allow any victim making a statement under this paragraph to use visual aids. → The court shall allow any victim making a statement under this paragraph to use visual aids.

    Victims are allowed to use visual aids during hearings regarding modifications to an inmate's bifurcated sentence.

  • 302.113 (9g) (g) 2.

    the clerk of the circuit court shall send a notice of hearing to the victim of the crime committed by the inmate → The clerk of the circuit court shall send a notice of hearing to the victim of the crime committed by the inmate, postmarked at least 10 days before the date of the hearing.

    This extends the notice period for victims regarding hearings related to the inmate.

  • 302.114 (5) (bm)

    An inmate who submits a petition under par. (a) shall submit to a psychological examination by a licensed physician, licensed psychologist, or other mental health professional.

    Similar to 302.113, this requires psychological evaluations for inmates petitioning for release to extended supervision.

  • 302.114 (5) (c)

    The court shall allow a victim, as defined in s. 950.02 (4), to make a statement or submit a written statement concerning the release of the inmate to extended supervision. → The court shall allow a victim, as defined in s. 950.02 (4), to make an oral statement or submit a written statement concerning the release of the inmate to extended supervision. The court may allow any other person to make or submit a statement under this paragraph.

    Victims are allowed to provide oral statements, enhancing their ability to participate in the hearings.

  • 304.06 (1) (eg)

    to make a an oral statement at that interview or hearing. → to make an oral statement at that interview or hearing.

    Corrects a minor grammatical error in the text but maintains the right for victims to make oral statements at hearings.

Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Senate Amendment 2 offered by Senator Bradley

  3. Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Bradley

  4. Representative O'Connor added as a cosponsor

  5. Fiscal estimate received

  6. Available for scheduling

  7. Report passage recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 5, Noes 2

  8. Executive action taken

  9. Representative Steffen added as a cosponsor

  10. Public hearing held

  11. Read first time and referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

  12. Introduced by Senators Bradley, Wanggaard, Ballweg, Hutton, Marklein, Nass and Testin; cosponsored by Representatives Maxey, Rettinger, Allen, Behnke, Binsfeld, Brandtjen, Donovan, Green, Gundrum, Murphy, Mursau, Penterman, Rozar, Tittl, Wichgers, Duchow, Michalski and Nedweski

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7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 125 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 230?
SB 230 is sponsored by Bradley, Julian (Republican), Wanggaard, Van (Republican), Ballweg, Hutton, Rob (Republican), Marklein, Howard (Republican), Nass, Steve (Republican), and Testin, Patrick (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 230?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 230?
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