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NM HB61

NM HB61
Reserve Police Officer Act


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Introduced
01/19/2021
In Committee
01/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT; ENACTING THE RESERVE POLICE OFFICER ACT; AUTHORIZING GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO COMMISSION RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS TO ASSIST POLICE OFFICERS; DEFINING POWERS AND DUTIES OF RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS; ESTABLISHING QUALIFICATIONS OF RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS; PROVIDING FOR LICENSURE OF RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS; REQUIRING TRAINING; AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE PEACE OFFICERS', NEW MEXICO MOUNTED PATROL MEMBERS' AND RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS' SURVIVORS SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS ACT, THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT, THE TORT CLAIMS ACT AND THE MOTOR VEHICLE CODE TO INCLUDE RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS.

AI Summary

This bill enacts the Reserve Police Officer Act, which authorizes governmental entities to commission reserve police officers to assist regular police officers. The bill defines reserve police officers, outlines their scope of authority, establishes qualifications and licensing requirements, and provides for training and continuing education. It also amends various existing laws to include reserve police officers, such as the Peace Officers', New Mexico Mounted Patrol Members' and Reserve Police Officers' Survivors Supplemental Benefits Act, the Criminal Procedure Act, the Tort Claims Act, and the Motor Vehicle Code. The effective date of the bill is July 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Commerce and Economic Development Committee (13:30 2/3/2021 Room Zoom) (on 02/03/2021)

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