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WI AB422

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ron Tusler

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting the crime of hiding or burying a corpse with intent to conceal a crime or avoid apprehension, prosecution, or conviction
  • Prosecution may be commenced within 6 years of the crime's commission OR within 6 years of the corpse's discovery or identification, whichever is later
  • Current law limits prosecution to 6 years from when the crime was committed, with no extension for delayed discovery
  • Applies to any cases where the existing 6-year statute of limitations has not yet expired as of the effective date
  • Introduced September 15, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Legislative Description

The time limitation on prosecution for hiding a corpse.

Last Action

Laid on the table

11/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules10/16/2025
Criminal Justice and Public Safety9/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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