SB 849·WI·senate
Relating to: the civil causes of action for human trafficking and trafficking a child.
In CommitteeFiled Jan 15, 2026
Sponsor: Wanggaard
Latest Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
Jan 15, 2026
Summary
The bill lets people injured by human trafficking or child trafficking sue the perpetrators for actual and punitive damages, even if no criminal case was filed. It adds a new filing deadline—claims must be started before the injured party turns 35 for child‑trafficking cases. The measure aims to give victims a civil remedy and deter traffickers.
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