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WI SB423

Bill

Status

Passed

12/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Van Wanggaard

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting the crime of hiding a corpse under s. 940.11(2) to either the standard time limit or 6 years from when the corpse was discovered or identified, whichever is later

  • Creates new statutory section 939.74(2)(ap) to establish this extended prosecution window

  • Applies retroactively to any case where the existing statute of limitations has not yet expired as of the effective date

  • Enacted December 9, 2025 and took effect December 11, 2025

Legislative Description

The time limitation on prosecution for hiding a corpse.

Last Action

Published 12-10-2025

12/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety9/12/2025

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