Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 95 — Relating to: restitution orders following a conviction for human trafficking and restoration of the right to vote to a person barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction. (FE)

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 Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

An Act to amend 304.078 (3) and 973.20 (10) (a) of the statutes;

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies conditions for voting restoration and restitution requirements for human trafficking convictions.

  • 304.078 (3)

    his or her right to vote is restored when he or she completes the term of imprisonment or probation for the crime that led to the disqualification. → his or her right to vote is restored when he or she completes the term of imprisonment or probation for the crime that led to the disqualification and has paid all fines, costs, fees, surcharges, and restitution, and has completed any court-ordered community service, imposed in connection with the crime.

    The conditions for restoring voting rights now include the requirement to pay all fines, costs, fees, surcharges, restitution, and complete any court-ordered community service.

  • 973.20 (10) (a)

    the court may require that restitution be paid immediately, within a specified time, or in specified installments. → the court shall require that restitution be paid immediately and, if the defendant fails, the court shall issue an execution against the property of the defendant in the same mode as upon a judgment entered in the circuit court in civil actions.

    For human trafficking convictions, restitution must now be paid immediately, with property execution for failure to pay.

Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Available for scheduling

  3. Report passage recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 5, Noes 3

  4. Executive action taken

  5. Public hearing held

  6. Fiscal estimate received

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

  8. Introduced by Senator Feyen; cosponsored by Representatives Sortwell, Brill, Dittrich, Duchow, Gundrum, Knodl, Murphy, Mursau, O'Connor and Penterman

Sponsors

  • Sortwell · Cosponsor
  • Brill · Cosponsor
  • Dittrich · Cosponsor
  • Duchow · Cosponsor
  • Gundrum · Cosponsor
  • Knodl · Cosponsor
  • Murphy · Cosponsor
  • Mursau · Cosponsor
  • O'Connor · Cosponsor
  • Penterman · Cosponsor
  • Dan Feyen · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

  • Sortwell
  • Brill
  • Dittrich
  • Duchow
  • Gundrum
  • Knodl
  • Murphy
  • Mursau
  • O'Connor
  • Penterman

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 95 do?
An Act to amend 304.078 (3) and 973.20 (10) (a) of the statutes;
Who sponsors SB 95?
SB 95 is sponsored by Sortwell, Brill, Dittrich, Duchow, Gundrum, Knodl, Murphy, Mursau, O'Connor, Penterman, and Feyen, Dan (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 95?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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