Assembly Bill 265 aims to strengthen penalties related to human trafficking and child trafficking in Wisconsin. The bill proposes to elevate the penalty for human trafficking from a Class D felony to a Class C felony and for trafficking a child from a Class C felony to a Class B felony. Additionally, it introduces mandatory minimum prison sentences of 10 years for human trafficking and 15 years for trafficking a child. The bill also establishes that prosecutions for violations of human trafficking can be initiated within 10 years of the offense.

Key amendments include the creation of new legal provisions that mandate these minimum sentences and the adjustment of existing classifications for trafficking offenses. Specifically, the bill amends sections of the statutes to reflect these changes, including the reclassification of penalties for trafficking offenses and the introduction of new sections that outline the mandatory minimum sentences. The bill is part of a broader effort to combat human trafficking and enhance the legal framework surrounding these serious crimes.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 939.616(title), 939.616, 940.302(2)(a)(intro.), 940.302, 940.302(2)(b), 948.051(1), 948.051, 948.051(2)
Text as Enrolled: 939.616(title), 939.616, 940.302(2)(a)(intro.), 940.302, 940.302(2)(b), 940.302(2)(c), 948.051(1), 948.051, 948.051(2)