Wisconsin Passes Brill-Authored Bills to Protect Kids

New law funds four new positions for the state's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:50am

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A close-up view of a laptop computer sitting alone on a wooden desk, the screen and keyboard partially obscured by dramatic shadows and highlights, conveying a sense of the serious, investigative work being done to protect vulnerable youth.New state funding aims to bolster Wisconsin's efforts to combat the growing threat of online exploitation and abuse of children.Sheboygan Today

Two bills authored by Wisconsin Assembly Representative Lindee Brill have been signed into law by Governor Tony Evers. The legislation, which passed unanimously in both legislative chambers, establishes and funds four new full-time positions for the Department of Justice's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, including criminal analysts, an outreach specialist, and a digital evidence examiner.

Why it matters

The new law aims to bolster Wisconsin's efforts to combat online exploitation and abuse of children, an issue that has become increasingly pressing as more youth spend time on the internet. Representative Brill, who chairs the Assembly Speaker's Task Force on Protecting Kids, has made this a legislative priority.

The details

Assembly Bills 957 and 958 create the four new ICAC Task Force positions to enhance the state's ability to investigate and prosecute internet-based crimes against children. The new roles will focus on analyzing online activity, conducting outreach and education, and examining digital evidence.

  • The bills were signed into law by Governor Evers on April 9, 2026.

The players

Lindee Brill

A Wisconsin Assembly Representative from Sheboygan Falls and the chair of the Assembly Speaker's Task Force on Protecting Kids.

Tony Evers

The Governor of Wisconsin who signed the Brill-authored bills into law.

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What they’re saying

“...a critical step in the right direction, but there's more work to be done, and I remain passionate about the need to defend future generations and protect the innocent of the State of Wisconsin.”

— Lindee Brill, Wisconsin Assembly Representative

What’s next

The new ICAC Task Force positions will be posted and filled in the coming months to bolster the state's efforts to combat online crimes against children.

The takeaway

This legislation demonstrates Wisconsin's commitment to prioritizing child protection and leveraging technology and specialized expertise to combat the growing threat of internet-facilitated exploitation and abuse.