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.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 15, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Nov 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on calendar 11-19-2025 by Committee on Rules
lower
Oct 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee on Rules
lower
Oct 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Report passage recommended by Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety, Ayes 15, Noes 0
lower
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
lower
12 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Barbara Dittrich
RRepublican
P
Chuck Wichgers
RRepublican
P
Dave Murphy
RRepublican
P
Dean Kaufert
RRepublican
P
Elijah Behnke
RRepublican
P
Jeff Mursau
RRepublican
P
Jerry O'Connor
RRepublican
P
Jim Piwowarczyk
RRepublican
P
Paul Melotik
RRepublican
P
Rob Kreibich
RRepublican
P
Ron Tusler
RRepublican
P
Will Penterman
RRepublican
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