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 battery, thereby making it a Class F felony as well. If certain additional circumstances are present, the offense could be elevated to a Class E felony, which carries a more severe penalty.

The specific legal language being amended is found in section 943.10 (1m) (intro.) of the statutes, where the bill inserts the phrase "or a violation of s. 940.19 (1) or 940.195 (1)" to encompass battery offenses. This change aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding crimes of entry with intent, thereby increasing penalties for those who enter with the intent to commit battery, in addition to theft or other felonies.

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