MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin legislators are proposing a bill that would ensure sexual assault victims and others who report such crimes can’t be cited or disciplined for underage drinking. Rep. Joan Ballweg, a Markesan Republican, introduced the bill Monday at a news conference, saying the goal is to provide peace of mind to underage victims when they’re deciding whether to report an assault. Attorney General Brad Schimel says Wisconsin colleges and police departments typically don’t discipline or cite people for underage drinking if they’re victims of sexual assault or reported the crime. The bill’s supporters say it would solidify that practice in state law and encourage more reports. Spokeswomen for both Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald didn’t immediately respond to emails inquiring about the bill’s prospects.
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