The Wisconsin state Assembly has approved a tougher penalty for hiding a corpse.
Right now, hiding a corpse is a Class G felony that carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $25,000 fine. The Republican-authored bill would classify the crime as a more severe Class F felony punishable by up to 12.5 years in prison and $25,000 in fines.
The Assembly approved the bill on a voice vote Tuesday. The Senate approved the bill on a voice vote in June.
The measure now goes to Gov. Scott Walker for his signature.