Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
AB 834: Relating to: courtroom supports for and sealing the identifying information of child victims and child witnesses of human trafficking crimes. (FE)
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
AB 834 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: courtroom supports for and sealing the identifying information of child victims and child witnesses of human trafficking crimes. (FE). Primary sponsor: Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Jill Billings (Democratic), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Karen DeSanto (Democratic), Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (Democratic), Jodi Emerson (Democratic), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Vinnie Miresse (Democratic), Dave Armstrong (Republican), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Maureen McCarville (Democratic), Lisa Subeck (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry O'Connor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Jill Billings | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Jeff Mursau | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Rob Kreibich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Rick Gundrum | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Barbara Dittrich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Christine Sinicki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Karen DeSanto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Sylvia Ortiz-Velez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Jodi Emerson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Elijah Behnke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Vinnie Miresse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Dave Armstrong | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Russell Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Maureen McCarville | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Lisa Subeck | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Jesse James | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
- Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor
- Representative Sheehan added as a coauthor
- Referred to committee on Rules
- Report passage recommended by Committee on Judiciary, Ayes 7, Noes 1
- Executive action taken
- Representative Joers added as a coauthor
- Representative Madison added as a coauthor
- Representative Anderson added as a coauthor
- Public hearing held
- Representatives Udell and Clancy added as coauthors
- Representative Stubbs added as a coauthor
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