Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 79: Relating to: prosecuting or adjudicating delinquent a person under the age of 18 for committing an act of prostitution.

Did not advance Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

AB 79 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: prosecuting or adjudicating delinquent a person under the age of 18 for committing an act of prostitution. Primary sponsor: Joel Kitchens (Republican), Jill Billings (Democratic), Clint Anderson (Democratic), Deb Andraca (Democratic), Mike Bare (Democratic), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Ryan Clancy (Democratic), Ben DeSmidt (Democratic), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Steve Doyle (Democratic), Jodi Emerson (Democratic), Joan Fitzgerald (Democratic), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Francesca Hong (Democratic), Jenna Jacobson (Democratic), Alex Joers (Democratic), Tara Johnson (Democratic), Darrin Madison (Democratic), Maureen McCarville (Democratic), Vinnie Miresse (Democratic), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Lori Palmeri (Democratic), Ann Roe (Democratic), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Lee Snodgrass (Democratic), Pat Snyder (Republican), Ryan Spaude (Democratic), David Steffen (Republican), Angela Stroud (Democratic), Shelia Stubbs (Democratic), Lisa Subeck (Democratic), Randy Udell (Democratic), Robyn Vining (Democratic), Kalan Haywood (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joel Kitchens (Republican); Jill Billings (Democratic); Clint Anderson (Democratic); Deb Andraca (Democratic); and 31 more. 12 co-sponsors.