AB 422 Wisconsin Assembly · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: the time limitation on prosecution for hiding a corpse.

AB 422 extends the time limit for prosecuting crimes involving hidden bodies. It allows prosecutors to file charges within the standard statute of limitations period or within 6 years after the corpse is discovered or identified, whichever date is later. This directly affects homicide cases where bodies are concealed and discovered years after the crime, giving prosecutors additional time to pursue charges. The bill creates a new provision in state law that applies to cases where the original time limit had not expired when the law took effect.
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Introduction
Sep 2025
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Governor
Introduced Sep 15, 2025 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Nov 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on calendar 11-19-2025 by Committee on Rules
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Oct 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee on Rules
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Oct 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Report passage recommended by Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Ayes 15, Noes 0
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Sep 15, 2025
Introduced
Introduced by Representatives Tusler, Behnke, Dittrich, Kreibich, Melotik, Murphy, Mursau, O'Connor, Penterman, Piwowarczyk, Wichgers and Kaufert; cosponsored by Senators Wanggaard, Jacque, Marklein and Nass
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