On December 3rd the Criminal Justice Committee held an executive session for AB 19, AB 236, AB 252 and AB 477. I voted in favor of all the bills except AB 19. There was also a public hearing for three bills.
AB 19 increases penalties for crimes committed against adults at risk and institutes other measures to protect adults at risk. Unfortunately, under another bill I previously opposed, the definition of “adults at risk” has been expanded to any adult over 60 because they are presumed to be more vulnerable. I’m sorry but I’m pretty sure my 65 year old father, with his life experience, is at less risk of being financially scammed (one of the crimes covered under the bill) than my son when he turns 18 soon. Therefore, I cannot support this bill.
AB 236 adds to the the bill of rights for victims to ensure that if a victim of sexual assault provides a sexual assault kit as evidence of the crime they have rights which include having their kit tested according to the statuary timeline, knowing what is happening with their assault kit, and being informed of any changes in the status of their case.
AB 252 requires child protective agencies who have reason to believe the parent they are investigating is a member of the U.S. armed forces or the Wisconsin national guard to provide notice of the investigation to the appropriate authorities of the U.S. Department of Defense within 24 hours.
AB 477 expands the maximum age of a missing child which can trigger a “Missing Child Alert” from age 10 to age 12.
AB 666 establishes penalties for filing a claim for lost property with DOR of another persons without their consent.
AB 412 requires child welfare departments to refer all cases of threatened or suspected abuse to police.
AB 629 provides law enforcement officers the authority to mitigate the threat posed by a drone that the officer reasonably suspects poses an imminent threat to public safety.
