Bill headed to Governor Walker's desk that would make lying about serving in the military a crime

MADISON — The Wisconsin Assembly has passed a bill that would make lying about serving in the military a crime.

The Republican authored bill would make falsely claiming military service or a military award a misdemeanor punishable by up to nine months in jail and $10,000 in fines. If someone makes those claims intending to commit or aid another crime he or she would be guilty of a felony punishable by up to six years in prison and $10,000 in fines.

The Assembly passed the measure in April. The Senate added the Bronze Star to the list of awards a person can't falsely claim in May. The Assembly passed the amended version of the bill on a voice vote Tuesday.

The bill now goes to Governor Scott Walker.