Assembly Bill 65 proposes an amendment to Wisconsin's criminal statutes regarding the offense of entering certain places without consent. Currently, it is classified as a Class F felony to enter a dwelling or other specified locations with the intent to commit theft or a felony. The bill expands this definition to include entering such places with the intent to commit any battery, thereby establishing a new crime under the same felony classifications. If certain additional circumstances are present, the offense can be elevated to a Class E felony.

The proposed amendment specifically modifies the legal language in section 943.10 (1m) (intro.) by inserting provisions that include the intent to commit a violation of battery laws (s. 940.19 (1) or 940.195 (1)) as a basis for the felony charge. This change aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding offenses related to unauthorized entry and the intent to commit violent acts, thereby potentially increasing penalties for such actions.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 943.10(1m)(intro.), 943.10
Text as Enrolled: 943.10(1m)(intro.), 943.10