Senate Bill 77 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 classification. If certain additional circumstances are present, the offense can be elevated to a Class E felony.

The bill specifically amends 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 penalties for individuals who unlawfully enter properties with the intent to inflict harm, thereby strengthening public safety measures.

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