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SB 92

Relating to: theft crimes and providing a penalty. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rachael Cabral-Guevara and 4 co-sponsors

SB 92 revises Wisconsin theft crime definitions and criminal penalties through multiple amendments, with ongoing legislative refinement through November 2025.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 92

Legislative bill overview

SB 92 modifies Wisconsin's theft crime statutes and associated penalties. The bill has undergone multiple amendments in committee, most recently with Senate Amendment 4 offered in November 2025, indicating ongoing refinement of the theft offense framework and corresponding criminal sanctions.

Why is this important

Theft crime definitions and penalties directly affect criminal prosecution, sentencing guidelines, and incarceration rates. Changes to these statutes impact both public safety enforcement and individuals convicted of property crimes, making the specifics of threshold amounts, felony classifications, and penalties consequential for the justice system.

Potential points of contention

  • Threshold amounts for felony classification: Whether the bill raises or lowers dollar amounts that elevate theft to felony status, affecting which offenses result in incarceration versus misdemeanor penalties
  • Sentencing severity: The degree to which penalties are enhanced or modified, potentially impacting proportionality concerns between offense severity and punishment duration
  • Repeat offender provisions: How the bill addresses habitual or career thieves versus first-time offenders, and whether mandatory minimums are implemented or adjusted

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

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