Assembly Bill 86 proposes significant changes to the penalties associated with child trafficking in Wisconsin. Under the current law, trafficking a child is classified as a Class C felony. This bill elevates the penalty to a Class A felony if the crime involves at least three child victims, which carries a potential life imprisonment sentence without the possibility of extended supervision. Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to clarify that individuals convicted of these Class A felony violations will not be eligible for release to extended supervision.

The bill also introduces new legal language regarding the penalties for those who benefit from child trafficking. It creates a distinction in penalties based on the number of victims involved, with a Class C felony for violations involving fewer than three victims and a Class A felony for violations involving three or more. The bill renumbers and amends several sections of the statutes to incorporate these changes, ensuring that sentences for these serious offenses are stringent and reflect the gravity of the crime.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 302.114(1), 302.114, 303.065(1)(b)2, 303.065, 304.02(5), 304.02, 973.014(2), 973.014