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 making it a Class F felony as well. If certain additional circumstances are present, the offense can be elevated to a Class E felony, which carries a more severe penalty. The amendment specifically adds the language "or a violation of s. 940.19 (1) or 940.195 (1)" to the existing statute, broadening the scope of the crime to encompass battery offenses. This change aims to enhance legal accountability for individuals who unlawfully enter properties with the intent to commit acts of violence, thereby providing a stronger legal framework for addressing such offenses. The bill may also prompt a review by the Joint Review Committee on Criminal Penalties due to the creation of a new crime and the revision of existing penalties.

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