Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWisconsinTo Governor
AB 87: Relating to: restitution orders following a conviction for human trafficking and restoration of the right to vote to a person barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction. (FE)
Shae Sortwell
AB 87 status: To Governor — Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (updated May 13, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
73OUT OF 100
Score:73/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 85/100
Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan40%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
This bill covers two main topics: * **Victim Payment:** It requires people convicted of human trafficking to pay money back to their victims. * **Voting Rights:** It gives the right to vote back to people who have finished their felony sentences. The bill is currently being reviewed by the State Assembly.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
60%
Benefits
- Direct financial restitution for trafficking victims
- Increased economic autonomy for reintegrating citizens
- Potential reduction in recidivism-related social costs
Risks
- Administrative costs to track restitution payments
- Potential burden on indigent defendants to meet obligations
- Costs for verifying sentence completion for voting rights
Society
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- Restores voting rights to formerly incarcerated citizens
- Promotes civic engagement among returning populations
- Provides legal redress for trafficking victims
Risks
- Public disagreement on re-enfranchisement policies
- Challenges in notifying individuals of restored rights
- Administrative hurdles in verifying sentence completion
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Standardizes legal process for sentence completion
- Enhances public accountability for trafficking crimes
- Streamlines restoration of civil liberties
Risks
- Risk of administrative error in verifying records
- Complexity in coordinating between agencies
- Need for accurate state-wide database management
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Implementation risks exist regarding administrative verification of sentence completion.
Analysis scope
Source provided is an abstract; details on restitution calculation and voting restoration verification are missing.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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