Wisconsin § 944.25 - Sending obscene or sexually explicit electronic messages.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 944.25 — Sending obscene or sexually explicit electronic messages., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 944.25. Sending obscene or sexually explicit electronic messages.
944.25(1) (1) In this section: 944.25(1)(a) (a) “Electronic mail solicitation” means an electronic mail message, including any attached program or document, that is sent for the purpose of encouraging a person to purchase property, goods, or services. 944.25(1)(b) (b) “Obscene material” has the meaning given in s. 944.21 (2) (c) . 944.25(1)(c) (c) “Sexually explicit conduct” has the meaning given in s. 948.01 (7) . 944.25(2) (2) Whoever sends an unsolicited electronic mail solicitation to a person that contains obscene material or a depiction of sexually explicit conduct without including the words “ADULT ADVERTISEMENT” in the subject line of the electronic mail solicitation is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. 944.25 History History: 2001 a. 16 . subch. V of ch. 944 SUBCHAPTER V PROSTITUTION
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 944.25
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 944.25 cover?
Section 944.25 ("Sending obscene or sexually explicit electronic messages.") 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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