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MADISON… Hospitals would be required to protect women by obtaining their explicit written consent before medical students could perform pelvic exams on female patients who are unconscious or under anesthesia, according to legislation unanimously passed today by a State Assembly Committee. The measure passed the State Senate last fall.

MADISON, WI… Local taxpayers would be freed from the burden of higher costs for unreasonable financial standards for municipal landfills, compared to private facilities, under legislation on its way to the Governor’s desk after passing both Houses of the Legislature today.

MADISON, WI… Legislation promoting efficiency and enhancing public safety in our justice system by establishing specialized ‘problem-solving courts in state law, and providing mental health treatment to offenders, cleared the State Senate today.

“Sex trafficking, and sexual exploitation of minors especially, is among the most heinous forms of abuse,” said State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), co-author of the measures along with State Rep. Jerry O’Connor. “These initiatives will foster awareness and increase our efforts to stop sex trafficking before it begins, and help victims get their lives back.”

MADISON, WI… Victims whose images are unknowingly twisted into synthetic “deep fake” pornography for display on social media or other distribution would receive stronger legal protections under bipartisan legislation that unanimously passed the State Senate today.

MADISON, WI… With the Spring primary elections just days away, bipartisan legislation protecting our right to vote by preventing local officials from closing polling places at the last minute with little to no public notice heads to the Governor’s desk after passing the State Senate today.

MADISON, WI… With violent “smash and grab” retail thefts on the rise, a state Assembly committee today in a 13-2 vote passed legislation to deter these criminals by making it easier for local authorities to levy felony theft charges against repeat offenders.

“Specialized, problem-solving courts - for drug treatment, OWI offenses, commercial disputes and others – have grown rapidly throughout the justice system,” said State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere), author of the measures. “These courts work across multiple disciplines and institutions to use interventions that treat offenders while also holding them accountable for their criminal actions.”

MADISON, WI… Wisconsin would keep its roads safer by joining 46 other states in sharing information about driver traffic offenses including drunk driving under legislation unanimously passed by a Senate committee today.

MADISON, WI… Victims whose images are unknowingly twisted into synthetic “deep fake” pornography for display on social media or other distribution would receive stronger legal protections under bipartisan legislation that overwhelmingly passed a State Senate committee today.