Wisconsin § 944.19 - Prohibiting child sex dolls.

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§ 944.19. Prohibiting child sex dolls.

944.19(1) (1) In this section, “child sex doll” means an anatomically correct doll, mannequin, or robot, with features that are intended to resemble a minor that is intended for use in sex acts, for sexual gratification, or for the purpose of manipulating children into participating in sex acts, instructing children how to participate in sexual acts, or normalizing sexual behavior with children. 944.19(2) (2) 944.19(2)(a) (a) No person may intentionally possess a child sex doll. A person who violates this paragraph is guilty of the following: 944.19(2)(a)1. 1. For a first offense involving fewer than 3 child sex dolls, a Class I felony. 944.19(2)(a)2. 2. For a 2nd offense or for an offense involving at least 3 child sex dolls, a Class H felony. 944.19(2)(a)3. 3. For a 3rd or subsequent offense, a Class G felony. 944.19(2)(a)4. 4. For a first offense involving a child sex doll that is intended to resemble a specific minor, a Class E felony. 944.19(2)(a)5. 5. For a 2nd or subsequent offense involving a child sex doll that is intended to resemble a specific minor, a Class D felony. 944.19(2)(b) (b) No person may intentionally sell, transfer possession of, advertise, display, or provide premises for the use of, or offer to sell, transfer possession of, advertise, display, or provide premises for the use of, a child sex doll. A person who violates this paragraph is guilty of the following: 944.19(2)(b)1. 1. For a first offense, a Class I felony. 944.19(2)(b)2. 2. For a 2nd offense, a Class H felony. 944.19(2)(b)3. 3. For a 3rd or subsequent offense, a Class G felony. 944.19(2)(c) (c) No person may intentionally sell, transfer possession of, advertise, or display, or offer to sell, transfer possession of, advertise, or display, instructions on how to create a child sex doll or materials intended to create a child sex doll. A person who violates this paragraph is guilty of the following: 944.19(2)(c)1. 1. For a first offense, a Class F felony. 944.19(2)(c)2. 2. For a 2nd or subsequent offense, a Class E felony. 944.19(2)(d) (d) No person may intentionally manufacture a child sex doll. A person who violates this paragraph is guilty of the following: 944.19(2)(d)1. 1. For a first offense, a Class F felony. 944.19(2)(d)2. 2. For a 2nd or subsequent offense, a Class E felony. 944.19(2)(d)3. 3. For a first offense involving a child sex doll that is intended to resemble a specific minor, a Class E felony. 944.19(2)(d)4. 4. For a 2nd or subsequent offense involving a child sex doll that is intended to resemble a specific minor, a Class D felony. 944.19(3) (3) A person who commits a violation under sub. (2) is guilty of a felony that is one classification higher than the penalty provided under sub. (2) if the person has one or more prior convictions for a violation under s. 948.02 (1) , 948.025 (1) (a) to (d) , 948.03 (2) ,

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Section 944.19 ("Prohibiting child sex dolls.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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