Brent Jacobson, Wisconsin State Representative for 87th District | https://www.facebook.com
Brent Jacobson, Wisconsin State Representative for 87th District | https://www.facebook.com
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "entering certain places with intent to commit battery and providing a penalty".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill amends the statutes to classify intentionally entering a dwelling or other specified locations without consent, with the intent to commit battery, as a Class F felony, or a Class E felony if accompanied by certain aggravating circumstances. Previously, similar actions with the intent to steal or commit a felony were already classified as such. The penalties for a Class F felony can include a fine up to $25,000, imprisonment up to 12 years and six months, or both, while a Class E felony may result in a fine up to $50,000, imprisonment up to 15 years, or both. The intent of the bill is to extend existing burglary statutes to include entry with the intent to commit battery, thereby introducing new criminal penalties for such actions. The Joint Review Committee on Criminal Penalties may be requested to prepare a report related to these changes.
The bill was co-authored by Senator André Jacque (Republican-1st District), Representative Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District), Representative Bob G. Donovan (Republican-61st District), Representative Benjamin Franklin (Republican-88th District), Representative Rick Gundrum (Republican-58th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Steve L. Nass (Republican-11th District), Senator Cory Tomczyk (Republican-29th District), and Senator Van H. Wanggaard (Republican-21st District), along four other co-sponsors.
Brent Jacobson has co-authored or authored another 19 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Jacobson graduated from Saint Cloud State University in 2006 with a BS and again in 2009 from West Virginia University College of Law with a JD.
Jacobson, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 87th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative James Edming.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB65 | 02/24/2025 | Entering certain places with intent to commit battery and providing a penalty |
| AB33 | 02/17/2025 | Representations depicting nudity and providing a penalty |
| AB29 | 02/17/2025 | Impoundment of vehicles used in certain traffic offenses |
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