Bill to Create a Task Force to Prevent Violence Against Black Women Reintroduced at the Capitol

Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 -- 4:01 PM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) A bill to create a task force to prevent violence against Black women was reintroduced at the Capitol on Friday.

According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, Sheena Scarbrough, the mother of Sade (SHA-day) Robinson, demanded lawmakers do their jobs and protect women. Robinson was murdered and dismembered in April of 2024, and her killer is set to be sentenced this week.

Madison Democratic Representative Sheila Stubbs and Wausau Republican Representative Pat Snyder want to create a 17 person task force to research and collect data to find the best way to protect Black women.

The bipartisan measure passed the state assembly last session, but was blocked in the state Senate by a Republican who’s no longer in the legislature.

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