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Francesca Hong is among six Wisconsin Assembly members voting against anti-child grooming bill
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Francesca Hong is among six Wisconsin Assembly members voting against anti-child grooming bill

Democratic Socialists of America-backed Assembly member Francesca Hong cast a no vote on an Wisconsin measure aimed at criminalizing “child grooming,” according to a report that cited the bill’s passage vote.

By The Apex Times Newsroom2 min readAI-assisted Apex article

Wisconsin Assembly member Francesca Hong voted against an anti-child grooming law, according to a report by New York Post Politics on Aug. 11, 2026.

The report said Hong was one of only six Assembly lawmakers who opposed the measure when it cleared the legislature, with the law aimed at addressing cases involving adults who attempt to exploit or groom minors.

Hong, a member of the Assembly, has been publicly associated with the Democratic Socialists of America, the report said, describing her as part of that movement.

The New York Post report framed the proposal as a response to a case involving a teacher alleged to have pursued a 14-year-old, although it did not, in the information provided here, include court filings, charging documents, or the bill’s text.

Beyond the reported vote, the available record for this draft does not specify the bill number, committee proceedings, statutory definitions, the age thresholds used, or the penalty structure established by the enacted text.

It also does not specify whether the measure includes specific evidentiary standards, due-process guardrails, or First Amendment considerations raised in legislative debate, details that would typically be expected in a measure regulating communications or conduct tied to minors.

The next step for confirming the bill’s precise scope and legal effect would be reviewing the enrolled bill and legislative journal entries for the Assembly vote total and the enacted sections defining “grooming,” prohibited conduct, and penalties.

Why It Matters

  • The vote count and whether the measure won final passage will affect the near-term enforcement landscape for “child grooming” allegations in Wisconsin.
  • The enacted bill’s definitions and penalties determine how police and prosecutors can pursue cases and how courts may evaluate evidence tied to communications and relationships with minors.
  • If the law includes language affecting speech or online conduct, constitutional and due-process review may become central in future litigation or appeals.
  • Without the bill text and official vote records in the current evidence set, public understanding of the law’s practical scope depends on confirming the enacted provisions.

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Key Facts

  • Wisconsin Assembly member Francesca Hong voted against an anti-child grooming law, according to New York Post Politics.
  • The report said only six lawmakers opposed the measure when it advanced through the Assembly.
  • The measure was described as intended to address cases involving adults pursuing minors, including an alleged teacher case involving a 14-year-old.
  • The information provided here does not include the bill number, enacted statutory language, or the full vote tally.