Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 902: Relating to: creating a civil cause of action for sexual extortion.
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
SB 902 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: creating a civil cause of action for sexual extortion. Primary sponsor: Jesse James (Republican), Romaine Quinn (Republican), Van Wanggaard (Republican). It lists 16 additional sponsors. 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 19
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse James | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Romaine Quinn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Van Wanggaard | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Elijah Behnke | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Lindee Brill | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Barbara Dittrich | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Rick Gundrum | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Brent Jacobson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Dan Knodl | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Rob Kreibich | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Dave Maxey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Clint Moses | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Dave Murphy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Jeff Mursau | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Jerry O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Jim Piwowarczyk | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Pat Snyder | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| John Spiros | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| Paul Tittl | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
“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
- Senator Ratcliff added as a coauthor
- Available for scheduling
- Report passage recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 8, Noes 0
- Executive action taken
- Representative Subeck added as a cosponsor
- Representatives Clancy, Hong and Miresse added as cosponsors
- Public hearing held
- Representative Madison added as a cosponsor
- Representative Phelps added as a cosponsor
- Representatives Steffen and Hysell added as cosponsors
- Read first time and referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
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