Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 849: Relating to: defining “direct result” for purposes of the affirmative defense for victims of human trafficking.

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

Plain-language summary

AB 849 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: defining “direct result” for purposes of the affirmative defense for victims of human trafficking. Primary sponsor: Ron Tusler (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ron Tusler (Republican); Elijah Behnke (Republican); Barbara Dittrich (Republican); Rob Kreibich (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.