Bill
AB 923
Wisconsin bill creates civil lawsuit right for sexual extortion victims to recover damages from perpetrators who coerce sexual acts or images through threats.
AB 923 creates a new civil cause of action in Wisconsin law that allows victims of sexual extortion to sue perpetrators for damages. Sexual extortion involves coercing someone into sexual acts or images through threats of exposure, blackmail, or similar coercive tactics. This bill provides a legal remedy separate from existing criminal statutes by establishing a private right to sue.
Sexual extortion is an increasingly common form of cybercrime and harassment, particularly affecting minors and vulnerable populations. By creating a civil cause of action, victims gain an additional avenue for justice and financial compensation without relying solely on criminal prosecution, which can be slow or resource-limited. This approach acknowledges the serious psychological and reputational harm caused by extortion while potentially deterring perpetrators through civil liability.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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