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2025 - 2026 LEGISLATURE
LRB-2681/1
CMH:skw
2025 ASSEMBLY BILL 1193
March 19, 2026 - Introduced by Representatives
Clancy
,
Cruz
,
Hong
,
Madison
and
Tenorio
. Referred to Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety.
AB1193,1,9
1
An Act
to repeal
subchapter V (title) of chapter 944 [precedes 944.30], 944.30,
2
944.31, 944.32, 944.33, 944.34 and 973.015 (2m) (a) to (g);
to renumber and
3
amend
944.36 and 973.015 (2m) (intro.);
to amend
48.02 (1) (d), 48.355 (2d)
4
(a) 2. a., 48.371 (3) (d), 48.57 (3p) (g) 3., 51.20 (13) (cr), 103.10 (1m) (b) 6.,
5
103.34 (1) (b) 2., 165.60, 165.70 (1) (b), 165.76 (1) (am), 440.312 (2), 440.982
6
(2), 460.05 (1) (h) 1., 460.12 (1), 460.14 (2m) (a), 938.34 (15) (a) 1., 938.355 (2d)
7
(a) 2., 938.371 (3) (d), 945.041 (1), 946.82 (4), 971.17 (1m) (a) 1., 973.075 (1) (b)
8
3. and 973.075 (2) (intro.);
to create
134.47 of the statutes;
relating to:
9
decriminalizing prostitution and creating a sex workers’ bill of rights.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
Under current law it is a crime to practice prostitution, to solicit a person to practice prostitution or to commit a sex act with a prostitute, and to patronize or keep a place of prostitution. This bill eliminates such crimes if the actors are adults.
This bill also creates a sex workers’ bill of rights. The bill states that persons performing consensual sexual services, erotic performances, or related activities in exchange for something of value have rights granted to other workers in this state. Specifically, the rights include the right not to be subject to prosecution for engaging in sex work; the right to minimum wage and hour protections; the right to protection against discrimination, harassment, and unsafe working conditions; the right to access workers’ compensation and health benefits; and the right to privacy from surveillance. The bill also provides that sex workers may not be discriminated against in access to housing, public or financial services, or health care based on their status as a sex worker.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
AB1193,1
1
Section
1
.
48.02 (1) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB1193,2,3
2
48.02
(1)
(d) Permitting, allowing or encouraging a child to
violate s. 944.30
3
(1m)
commit a sex act for anything of value
.
AB1193,2
4
Section
2
.
48.355 (2d) (a) 2. a. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB1193,2,6
5
48.355
(2d)
(a) 2. a. A violation of s. 940.225,
944.30 (1m),
948.02, 948.025,
6
948.05, 948.051, 948.055, 948.06, 948.085, 948.09 or 948.10.
AB1193,3
7
Section
3
.
48.371 (3) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB1193,2,16
8
48.371
(3)
(d) Any involvement of the child, whether as victim or perpetrator,
9
in sexual intercourse or sexual contact in violation of s. 940.225, 948.02, 948.025, or
10
948.085,
prostitution in violation of s. 944.30 (1m),
trafficking in violation of s.
11
940.302 (2) if s. 940.302 (2) (a) 1. b. applies, sexual exploitation of a child in violation
12
of s. 948.05, trafficking of a child in violation of s. 948.051, or causing a child to view
13
or listen to sexual activity in violation of s. 948.055, if the information is necessary
14
for the care of the child or for the protection of any person living in the foster home,
15
group home, or residential care center for children and youth or in the home of the
16
relative or like-kin.
AB1193,4
17
Section
4
.
48.57 (3p) (g) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB1193,3,14
1
48.57
(3p)
(g) 3. The person has been convicted of a violation of ch. 940, 944,
2
or 948, other than a violation of s. 940.291, 940.34,
944.36,
948.45, 948.63, or
3
948.70, or of a violation of the law of any other state or federal law that would be a
4
violation of ch. 940, 944, or 948, other than a violation of s. 940.291, 940.34,
944.36,
5
948.45, 948.63, or 948.70, if committed in this state
, except that a county
6
department or, in a county having a population of 750,000 or more, the department
7
may make payments to a person applying for payments under sub. (3m) and a
8
person receiving payments under sub. (3m) may employ in a position in which the
9
person would have regular contact with the child for whom those payments are
10
being made or permit to be an adult resident a person who has been convicted of a
11
violation of s. 944.30 (1m), 944.31, or 944.33 or of a violation of the law of any other
12
state or federal law that would be a violation of s. 944.30 (1m), 944.31, or 944.33 if
13
committed in this state, if that violation occurred 20 years or more before the date of
14
the investigation
.
AB1193,5
15
Section
5
.
51.20 (13) (cr) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB1193,3,22
16
51.20
(13)
(cr) If the subject individual is before the court on a petition filed
17
under a court order under s. 938.30 (5) (c) 1. and is found to have committed a
18
violation that would be a felony if committed by an adult in this state or a violation
19
of s. 940.225 (3m), 941.20 (1), 944.20,
944.30 (1m), 944.31 (1), 944.33,
946.52, or
20
948.10 (1) (b), the court shall require the individual to provide a biological specimen
21
to the state crime laboratories for deoxyribonucleic acid analysis. The court shall
22
inform the individual that he or she may request expungement under s. 165.77 (4).
AB1193,6
23
Section
6
.
103.10 (1m) (b) 6. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB1193,4,3
24
103.10
(1m)
(b) 6. “Sexual abuse” means conduct that is in violation of s.
1
940.225,
944.30 (1m),
948.02, 948.025, 948.05, 948.051, 948.055, 948.06, 948.085,
2
948.09, or 948.10 or that is in violation of s. 940.302 (2) if s. 940.302 (2) (a) 1. b.
3
applies.
AB1193,7
4
Section
7
.
103.34 (1) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB1193,4,12
5
103.34
(1)
(b) 2. A violation of s. 940.01, 940.02, 940.03, 940.05, 940.06,
6
940.07, 940.08, 940.09, 940.10, 940.19 (2), (4), (5), or (6), 940.198 (2), 940.21,
7
940.225 (1), (2), or (3), 940.23, 940.235, 940.24, 940.25, 940.30, 940.302, 940.305,
8
940.31, 943.02, 943.03, 943.04, 943.10, 943.30, 943.31, 943.32,
944.32, 944.34,
9
946.10, 948.02 (1) or (2), 948.025, 948.03 (2), (3), or (5) (a) 1., 2., 3., or 4., 948.04,
10
948.05, 948.051, 948.055, 948.06, 948.07, 948.075, 948.08, 948.085, 948.11 (2) (a) or
11
(am), 948.12, 948.125, 948.13, 948.21 (2), 948.215, or 948.30 or of a substantially
12
similar federal law or law of another state.
AB1193,8
13
Section
8
.
134.47 of the statutes is created to read:
AB1193,4,14
14
134.47
Sex workers’ bill of rights.
(1)
Definitions.
In this section:
AB1193,4,16
15
(a) “Sex work” means performing consensual sexual services or erotic
16
performances or related activities in exchange for money or goods or other benefits.
AB1193,4,18
17
(b) “Sex worker” means an individual who performs sex work and includes an
18
individual working independently, as an employee, or under contractual agreement.
AB1193,4,21
19
(2)
Rights of sex workers.
(a) Sex workers shall not be subject to criminal
20
prosecution for engaging in sex work. Law enforcement agencies may not arrest,
21
charge, or prosecute individuals solely for engaging in sex work.
AB1193,5,2
22
(b) Sex workers have the same rights and protections as other workers in this
23
state, including minimum wage and hour protections; protection against
24
discrimination, harassment, and unsafe working conditions; access to workers’
1
compensation and health benefits as applicable; and protection of privacy and
2
freedom from surveillance.
AB1193,5,6
3
(c) Sex workers have the right to a safe and healthy work environment.
4
Employers, clients, and those benefiting from the services of sex workers must
5
ensure safe working conditions, including protection from violence, exploitation,
6
and human trafficking.
AB1193,5,10
7
(d) Sex workers who operate as independent contractors shall be treated as
8
legitimate sole proprietors or businesses. Sex workers shall have the right to
9
control their work, negotiate fair contracts, and receive payment for their services
10
without interference or exploitation.
AB1193,5,14
11
(e) No person may discriminate against a sex worker in access to housing,
12
public services, financial services, or health care based on their status as a sex
13
worker. All laws protecting workers from discrimination on the basis of a protected
14
class shall apply to sex workers.
AB1193,9
15
Section
9
.
165.60 of the statutes is amended to read:
AB1193,6,3
16
165.60
Law enforcement.
The department of justice is authorized to
17
enforce ss. 101.123 (2), (2m), and (8), 175.60 (17) (e),
944.30 (1m), 944.31, 944.33,
18
944.34,
945.02 (2), 945.03 (1m), 945.04 (1m), and 948.081 and ch. 108 and, with
19
respect to a false statement submitted or made under s. 175.60 (7) (b) or (15) (b) 2.
20
or as described under s. 175.60 (17) (c), to enforce s. 946.32, is authorized to assist
21
the department of workforce development in the investigation and prosecution of
22
suspected fraudulent activity related to worker’s compensation as provided in s.
23
102.125, and is invested with the powers conferred by law upon sheriffs and
24
municipal police officers in the performance of those duties. This section does not
1
deprive or relieve sheriffs, constables, and other local police officers of the power
2
and duty to enforce those sections, and those officers shall likewise enforce those
3
sections.
AB1193,10
4
Section
10
.
165.70 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB1193,6,8
5
165.70
(1)
(b) Except as provided in sub. (1m), enforce chs. 945 and 961 and ss.
6
940.20 (3), 940.201, 941.25, 941.26, 943.01 (2) (c), 943.011, 943.27, 943.28, 943.30,
7
944.30 (1m), 944.31, 944.32, 944.33, 944.34,
946.65, 947.02 (3) and (4), 948.075,
8
948.08, and 948.081.
AB1193,11
9
Section
11
.
165.76 (1) (am) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB1193,6,12
10
165.76
(1)
(am) Is or was adjudicated delinquent for an act that if committed
11
by an adult in this state would be a felony or for a violation of s. 940.225 (3m),
12
941.20 (1), 944.20,
944.30 (1m), 944.31 (1), 944.33,
946.52, or 948.10 (1) (b).
AB1193,12
13
Section
12
.
440.312 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB1193,6,18
14
440.312
(2)
The department may not grant a license under this subchapter to
15
any person who has been convicted of an offense under s. 940.22, 940.225, 940.302
16
(2) (a) 1. b., 944.06, 944.15, 944.17,
944.30 (1m), 944.31, 944.32, 944.33, 944.34,
17
948.02, 948.025, 948.051, 948.06, 948.07, 948.075, 948.08, 948.081, 948.09,
18
948.095, 948.10, 948.11, 948.12, or 948.125.
AB1193,13
19
Section
13
.
440.982 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB1193,6,24
20
440.982
(2)
The department may not grant a license under this subchapter to
21
any person who has been convicted of an offense under s. 940.22, 940.225, 944.06,
22
944.15, 944.17,
944.30 (1m), 944.31, 944.32, 944.33, 944.34,
948.02, 948.025,
23
948.051, 948.06, 948.07, 948.075, 948.08, 948.081, 948.09, 948.095, 948.10, 948.11,
24
948.12, or 948.125 or under s. 940.302 (2) if s. 940.302 (2) (a) 1. b. applies.
AB1193,14
1
Section
14
.
460.05 (1) (h) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB1193,7,4
2
460.05
(1)
(h) 1. An offense under s. 940.22, 940.225, 944.15, 944.17,
944.30
3
(1m), 944.31, 944.32, 944.33, 944.34,
948.02, 948.025, 948.08, 948.081, 948.085,
4
948.09, 948.095, or 948.10.
AB1193,15
5
Section
15
.
460.12 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB1193,7,12
6
460.12
(1)
A license holder shall submit a report to the affiliated
7
credentialing board if he or she has reasonable cause to believe that another license
8
holder
has committed a crime relating to prostitution under ss. 944.30 to 944.34 or
9
has had sexual contact or sexual intercourse with a client.
If the report relates to
10
sexual contact or sexual intercourse with a client, the
The
report may not identify
11
the client unless the client has provided written consent for disclosure of this
12
information.
AB1193,16
13
Section
16
.
460.14 (2m) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB1193,7,16
14
460.14
(2m)
(a) An offense under s. 940.22, 940.225, 944.15, 944.17,
944.30
15
(1m), 944.31, 944.32, 944.33, 944.34,
948.02, 948.025, 948.08, 948.081, 948.085,
16
948.09, 948.095, or 948.10.
AB1193,17
17
Section
17
.
938.34 (15) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB1193,7,24
18
938.34
(15)
(a) 1. If the juvenile is adjudicated delinquent on the basis of a
19
violation that would be a felony if committed by an adult in this state or of a
20
violation of s. 940.225 (3m), 941.20 (1), 944.20,
944.30 (1m), 944.31 (1), 944.33,
21
946.52, or 948.10 (1) (b), the court shall require the juvenile to comply with the
22
requirement under s. 165.76 (1) (am) by providing a biological specimen to the state
23
crime laboratories for deoxyribonucleic acid analysis. The court shall inform the
24
juvenile that he or she may request expungement under s. 165.77 (4).
AB1193,18
1
Section
18
.
938.355 (2d) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB1193,8,6
2
938.355
(2d)
(a) 2. “Sexual abuse” means a violation of s. 940.225,
944.30
3
(1m),
948.02, 948.025, 948.05, 948.055, 948.06, 948.085, 948.09 or 948.10 or a
4
violation of the law of any other state or federal law if that violation would be a
5
violation of s. 940.225,
944.30 (1m),
948.02, 948.025, 948.05, 948.055, 948.06,
6
948.085 (2), 948.09 or 948.10 if committed in this state.
AB1193,19
7
Section
19
.
938.371 (3) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB1193,8,16
8
938.371
(3)
(d) Any involvement of the juvenile, whether as victim or
9
perpetrator, in sexual intercourse or sexual contact in violation of s. 940.225,
10
948.02, 948.025, or 948.085,
prostitution in violation of s. 944.30 (1m),
trafficking in
11
violation of s. 940.302 (2) if s. 940.302 (2) (a) 1. b. applies, sexual exploitation of a
12
child in violation of s. 948.05, trafficking of a child in violation of s. 948.051, or
13
causing a child to view or listen to sexual activity in violation of s. 948.055, if the
14
information is necessary for the care of the juvenile or for the protection of any
15
person living in the foster home, group home, residential care center for children
16
and youth, or juvenile correctional facility.
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