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: "dismissing or amending certain criminal charges and deferred prosecution agreements for certain crimes".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill mandates that prosecutors must obtain court approval to dismiss or amend charges for specific serious crimes, including domestic abuse, automobile theft, first to third-degree sexual assault, crimes against children, illegal possession of a firearm by individuals with a history of violent felonies, and reckless driving causing great bodily harm. The bill outlines that courts can approve such dismissals or amendments only if deemed consistent with deterring these crimes and aligned with legislative intent to enforce strict prosecution. Annually, courts approving any dismissals or amendments must report them to the legislature. Furthermore, the bill prohibits deferred prosecution agreements for defendants charged with these serious crimes. It amends related statutes to reflect these changes and repeals statute 971.37. The bill also discusses financial appropriations related to global positioning system tracking and domestic abuse surcharges. This act first applies to complaints, information, or charges filed on the effective date specified in the bill.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Rob Hutton (Republican-5th District), Representative Lindee Rae Brill (Republican-27th District), Representative Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District), Representative Bob G. Donovan (Republican-61st District), Representative Cindi Duchow (Republican-97th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Steve L. Nass (Republican-11th District) and Senator Cory Tomczyk (Republican-29th District), along six other co-sponsors.
Brent Jacobson has co-authored or authored another 20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB66 | 02/24/2025 | Dismissing or amending certain criminal charges and deferred prosecution agreements for certain crimes |
| 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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