Senate Bill 266 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 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 in sections 940.302 and 948.051, where the penalties for trafficking offenses are increased. The bill emphasizes a more stringent approach to combatting human trafficking and protecting children from exploitation.

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)