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Thursday, September 11, 2025

Rep. Jacobson of Wisconsin Assembly authors bill on revocation recommendations

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Brent Jacobson, Wisconsin State Representative for 87th District | https://www.facebook.com

Brent Jacobson, Wisconsin State Representative for 87th District | https://www.facebook.com

A new bill authored by State Rep. Brent Jacobson in the Wisconsin Assembly seeks to mandate recommendations for revoking supervision when individuals are charged with crimes during release, according to the Wisconsin State Assembly.

According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "recommendation to revoke extended supervision, parole, or probation if a person is charged with a crime. (FE)".

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 the Department of Corrections recommend revoking the extended supervision, parole, or probation of individuals who are charged with a crime while on release. It amends the statutes to specify that if the department alleges a violation of the conditions of extended supervision, parole, or probation, and the person is subsequently charged with a crime, a recommendation for revocation must be made. The bill also details the process for revocation hearings, including the roles of hearing examiners and potential waiver of hearings by the individual charged. The provisions first apply to charges filed on the bill's effective date.

The bill was co-authored by Senator Rob Hutton (Republican-5th District), Representative Cindi Duchow (Republican-97th District), Representative Daniel Knodl (Republican-24th District), Representative Dave Maxey (Republican-83rd District), Representative David Murphy (Republican-56th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Julian Bradley (Republican-28th District), Senator André Jacque (Republican-1st District), and Senator Jesse L. James (Republican-23rd District), along four other co-sponsors.

Brent Jacobson has co-authored or authored another 27 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.

Bills Introduced by Brent Jacobson in Wisconsin Assembly During 2025 Regular Session

Bill NumberDate IntroducedShort Description
AB8502/28/2025Recommendation to revoke extended supervision, parole, or probation if a person is charged with a crime. (FE)
AB7302/24/2025Statutory recognition of specialized treatment court and commercial court dockets
AB6602/24/2025Dismissing or amending certain criminal charges and deferred prosecution agreements for certain crimes
AB6502/24/2025Entering certain places with intent to commit battery and providing a penalty
AB3302/17/2025Representations depicting nudity and providing a penalty
AB2902/17/2025Impoundment of vehicles used in certain traffic offenses