Senate Bill 91 aims to enhance penalties for child trafficking offenses in Wisconsin. Under the current law, trafficking a child is classified as a Class C felony. This bill proposes to elevate the penalty to a Class A felony, which carries a life imprisonment sentence, if the crime involves at least three child victims. Additionally, the bill stipulates that individuals convicted of a Class A felony for child trafficking will not be eligible for release to extended supervision, thereby ensuring that those convicted of severe offenses serve their full sentences without the possibility of early release.

The bill also includes several amendments to existing statutes related to sentencing and eligibility for parole or extended supervision. Specifically, it renumbers and amends sections of the law to incorporate the new penalties for child trafficking, including the creation of new subsections that outline the consequences for benefiting from such violations. The amendments clarify that individuals convicted of trafficking involving multiple child victims will face life imprisonment without the possibility of extended supervision, reinforcing the state's commitment to combating child exploitation.

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