Dave Murphy, Wisconsin State Representative for 56th District | Official Website
Dave Murphy, Wisconsin State Representative for 56th District | Official Website
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "the rights of sexual assault crime victims".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill amends the Wisconsin Bill of Rights for Victims and Witnesses to enhance protections for victims of sexual assault who have provided a sexual assault kit as evidence. It grants these victims the rights to have their kits tested according to statutory timelines and, upon request, to receive information on the location, testing date, and results of the kit, including whether a DNA analysis has been conducted and if any profiles have been matched. Victims can also request to know the estimated destruction date of the kit and be informed of any change in the status of their case, ensuring they are aware if the case has been closed or reopened.
The bill was co-authored by Senator André Jacque (Republican-1st District), Representative Lindee Rae Brill (Republican-27th District), Representative Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District), Representative Benjamin Franklin (Republican-88th District), Representative Rick Gundrum (Republican-58th District).
David Murphy has co-authored or authored another 101 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Murphy graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley in 1974.
Murphy, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2013 to represent the state's 56th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Michelle Litjens.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB236 | 05/02/2025 | The rights of sexual assault crime victims |
| AB127 | 03/11/2025 | The duty of a pharmacist to dispense lawfully prescribed drugs and devices. (FE) |
| AB69 | 02/24/2025 | The sales and use tax exemption for electricity and natural gas sold for residential use. (FE) |
| AB58 | 02/24/2025 | Flags flown, hung, or displayed from a flagpole or the exterior of state and local buildings and eliminating a related administrative rule |
| AB55 | 02/24/2025 | Possession of a firearm on school grounds by school employees and fees for licenses to carry a concealed weapon. (FE) |
| AB47 | 02/17/2025 | Tuition and fee remission for certain veterans and their dependents enrolled in the University of Wisconsin System or a technical college. (FE) |
| AB27 | 02/17/2025 | Expanding veterans benefits to individuals who served in Laos in support of the United States during the Vietnam War |
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