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AB 932

Relating to: fixing a cross-reference in a definition of “violent crime” and updating terminology to reflect changes in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (suggested as remedial language by the Department of Justice).

2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin bill corrects cross-reference error in violent crime definition and updates FBI-aligned terminology for consistency in criminal justice applications.

Published 3-28-2026
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Bill Summary · AB 932

Legislative bill overview

AB 932 is a technical correction bill that fixes a cross-reference error in Wisconsin's legal definition of "violent crime" and updates terminology to align with current Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) standards. The bill was introduced by the Law Revision Committee and has been flagged as remedial language recommended by the Department of Justice.

Why is this important

Definitional accuracy in criminal law is critical because it affects charging decisions, sentencing guidelines, bail determinations, and collateral consequences for defendants. Misaligned terminology between state law and federal standards can create confusion in law enforcement, prosecution, and judicial proceedings, potentially leading to inconsistent application of the law.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of changes unclear: The bill summary doesn't specify which FBI terminology changed or how substantive the updates are, making it difficult to assess whether this is purely technical or has practical implications
  • Limited legislative deliberation: The placement on the rules calendar suggests expedited processing, which may limit public input on definitions that affect criminal justice outcomes
  • Retroactivity questions: No information provided on whether the corrected definition applies retroactively to pending cases or only prospectively

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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