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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Tusler | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Elijah Behnke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Barbara Dittrich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Rob Kreibich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Eric Wimberger | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
“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
- Public hearing held
- Read first time and referred to Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Introduced by Representatives Tusler, Behnke, Dittrich and Kreibich; cosponsored by Senator Wimberger