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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=61&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0061.pdf |
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