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 amends the law to elevate 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 introduces new legal language that specifies the conditions under which individuals convicted of these offenses are ineligible for release to extended supervision or parole.

The bill also revises the existing statutes related to the penalties for benefiting from child trafficking. It creates a new classification for those who knowingly benefit from such violations, establishing a Class A felony for cases involving three or more child victims, while maintaining a Class C felony for other instances. The amendments ensure that individuals convicted under these new provisions face severe consequences, reflecting a strong legislative stance against child trafficking and the exploitation of minors.

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