Assembly Bill 1171 seeks to amend Wisconsin law regarding sexual contact by law enforcement officers. Currently, it is classified as a second-degree sexual assault for a law enforcement officer to engage in sexual contact or intercourse with a person who is detained or in custody, with consent not being a factor. The bill expands this definition to include sexual contact or intercourse with individuals whom the officer knows to be a victim, witness, or suspect in any open criminal investigation, as well as those contacted during the officer's official duties.

The bill also renumbers and amends existing legal language, specifically renumbering 940.225 (2) (k) to 940.225 (2) (k) 1. and adding new subsections 940.225 (2) (k) 1. b. and c. to outline the additional categories of individuals covered under this law. Furthermore, the new offenses created by this bill would require offenders to register as sex offenders if deemed necessary for public protection. The Joint Review Committee on Criminal Penalties may be requested to prepare a report due to the creation of a new crime or revision of penalties.