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AB 841

Relating to: sex offender registration for certain crimes.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Elijah Behnke and 8 co-sponsors

Wisconsin bill expands sex offender registration requirements to include additional crime categories, increasing registry scope and public notification obligations.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · AB 841

Legislative bill overview

AB 841 proposes to expand Wisconsin's sex offender registration requirements by including certain additional crimes beyond those currently mandated. The bill would require individuals convicted of these specified offenses to register as sex offenders, making their information publicly available through the state registry.

Why this is important

Sex offender registration directly affects public safety communication, law enforcement monitoring, and community notification protocols. Expanding the registry changes who is subject to registration requirements, potentially impacting thousands of individuals and affecting criminal justice policy, rehabilitation opportunities, and reintegration into communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of crimes included: Disagreement likely exists over which crimes warrant registration—some argue certain crimes are serious enough to require it, while others contend registration should remain limited to crimes with direct sexual violence components
  • Rehabilitation and collateral consequences: Expanded registration may create lasting barriers to employment, housing, and social reintegration, raising questions about whether it serves public safety or creates recidivism risks
  • Due process and proportionality: Critics may argue that registration requirements constitute severe collateral consequences that should require clear legislative justification and evidence of public safety benefit

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

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