Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 861: Relating to: the civil causes of action for human trafficking and trafficking a child.

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

Plain-language summary

AB 861 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: the civil causes of action for human trafficking and trafficking a child. Primary sponsor: Jeff Mursau (Republican), David Steffen (Republican), Shelia Stubbs (Democratic), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (Democratic), Will Penterman (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Randy Udell (Democratic), Dan Knodl (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jeff Mursau (Republican); David Steffen (Republican); Shelia Stubbs (Democratic); Elijah Behnke (Republican); and 11 more. 2 co-sponsors.