Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 9 R · 4 D cosponsors

AB 414 — Relating to: immunity from prosecution for certain crimes based on assisting a victim of sexual assault, extending the time limit for prosecution of second-degree sexual assault, and the standard for terminating residential residency when tenant is the victim of sexual assault.

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

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced August 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

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Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 18 sponsors

    1 primary, 17 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

An Act to renumber 704.16 (1) (b) 5.; to amend 125.07 (5) (a) 1. and 2., 125.07 (5) (b), 125.07 (5) (c), 704.16 (1) (b) 3. and 939.74 (2) (ar); to create 704.16 (1m), 704.16 (2m) and 961.444 of the statutes;

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The bill expands legal protections and alters conditions under which tenants can terminate leases due to sexual assault incidents, lengthens the statute of limitations for second-degree sexual assault, and grants immunity from prosecution for certain crimes to individuals assisting sexual assault victims.

  • 704.16 (1)

    The tenant or a child of the tenant faces an imminent threat of serious physical harm from another person if the tenant remains on the premises.

    The requirement for tenants to demonstrate an imminent threat of harm has been removed to allow for easier termination of tenancy after a sexual assault incident.

  • 939.74 (2) (ar)

    A prosecution for a violation of s. 940.225 (2) may be commenced within 10 years after the commission of the violation. → A prosecution for a violation of s. 940.225 (2) may be commenced within 20 years after the commission of the violation.

    The time limit for prosecuting second-degree sexual assault is extended from 10 to 20 years.

  • 961.444

    961.444 Person seeking assistance following sexual assault; immunity from prosecution.

    A new statute grants immunity from prosecution for certain crimes to individuals providing assistance to sexual assault victims.

  • 125.07 (5) (b)

    the underage person is a crime victim or bystander and either the crime victim or the bystander requested emergency assistance in connection with the alleged crime, → the underage person is a crime victim or bystander and either the crime victim or the bystander requested emergency assistance in connection with the alleged crime, by dialing the telephone number “911” or by other means, in connection with the alleged crime or the underage person sought to report or request assistance for a crime.

    Underage individuals may avoid legal consequences for alcohol-related offenses if they report or seek assistance for a crime, in addition to helping a victim.

  • 125.07 (5) (a) 1.

    “Crime” means a violation under s. 940.22 (2), 940.225, 940.302, 948.02 (1) or (2), 948.025, or 948.05 to 948.095 or 944.06, or a crime under ch. 948 that involves sexual contact or sexually explicit conduct. → “Crime” means a violation under s. 940.22 (2), 940.225, 940.302, 948.02 (1) or (2), 948.025, or 948.05 to 948.095 or 944.06, or a crime under ch. 948 that involves sexual contact or sexually explicit conduct.

    The definition of 'crime' as it pertains to underage violations continues to include specific sexual offenses relevant to supporting victims.

  • 125.07 (5) (c)

    Paragraph (b) does not apply to an underage person who requests emergency assistance, by dialing the telephone number “911” or by other means, with an intention to claim the protections under par. (b) and knowing that the fact situation that he or she reports does not exist.

    Clarifies situations under which underage individuals cannot claim immunity if they misuse it.

  • 704.16 (1) (b) 3.

    An injunction order under s. 813.125 (4) protecting the tenant or a child of the tenant from the another person, based on the other person’s engaging in an act that would constitute sexual assault under s. 940.225, 948.02, or 948.025, or stalking under s. 940.32, or attempting or threatening to do the same. → An injunction order under s. 813.125 (4) protecting the tenant or a child of the tenant from another person, based on the other person’s engaging in an act that would constitute sexual assault under s. 940.225, 948.02, or 948.025, or stalking under s. 940.32, or attempting or threatening to do the same.

    Corrects a typographical error in the statute regarding injunction orders for tenants.

Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Laid on the table

  3. Representative Miresse added as a coauthor

  4. Withdrawn from committee on Rules and referred to calendar of 2-17-2026

  5. Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor

  6. Senator Jacque added as a cosponsor

  7. Assembly Amendment 1 to Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Representative Hurd

  8. Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Representative Hurd

  9. Representative Sheehan added as a coauthor

  10. Referred to committee on Rules

  11. Report passage as amended recommended by Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Ayes 11, Noes 2

  12. Report Assembly Amendment 1 adoption recommended by Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Ayes 12, Noes 1

  13. Executive action taken

  14. Representative Steffen added as a coauthor

  15. Public hearing held

  16. Assembly Amendment 1 offered by Representative Hurd

  17. Representative Ortiz-Velez added as a coauthor

  18. Read first time and referred to Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety

  19. Introduced by Representatives Hurd, Kaufert, Behnke, Dittrich, Goodwin, Joers, Kreibich, Mursau, Novak, Palmeri, Penterman, Snyder and Subeck; cosponsored by Senators Marklein, James, Dassler-Alfheim, Ratcliff and Spreitzer

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (17)

Not signed on (114)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 414 do?
An Act to renumber 704.16 (1) (b) 5.; to amend 125.07 (5) (a) 1. and 2., 125.07 (5) (b), 125.07 (5) (c), 704.16 (1) (b) 3. and 939.74 (2) (ar); to create 704.16 (1m), 704.16 (2m) and 961.444 of the statutes;
Who sponsors AB 414?
AB 414 is sponsored by Marklein, James, Dassler-Alfheim, Ratcliff, Spreitzer, Hurd, Karen (Republican), Kaufert, Dean (Republican), Behnke, Elijah (Republican), Dittrich, Barbara (Republican), Goodwin, Russell (Democrat), Joers, Alex (Democrat), Kreibich, Rob (Republican), Mursau, Jeffrey (Republican), Novak, Todd (Republican), Palmeri, Lori (Democrat), Penterman, William (Republican), Snyder, Patrick (Republican), and Subeck, Lisa (Democrat).
What is the current status of AB 414?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced August 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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