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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
Crossed Over
02/16/2021
02/16/2021
Passed
03/17/2021
03/17/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/17/2021
03/17/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS; ENACTING THE NEW MEXICO CIVIL RIGHTS ACT; PERMITTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO BRING A CLAIM AGAINST A PUBLIC BODY OR PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF OR UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF A PUBLIC BODY FOR A VIOLATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES OR IMMUNITIES ARISING PURSUANT TO THE BILL OF RIGHTS OF THE CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO; PROHIBITING THE USE OF THE DEFENSE OF QUALIFIED IMMUNITY; PERMITTING ATTORNEY FEES; LIMITING RECOVERY; PROVIDING A THREE-YEAR STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.
AI Summary
This bill, the New Mexico Civil Rights Act, allows individuals to bring claims against public bodies or persons acting on behalf of public bodies for violations of their rights, privileges, or immunities under the New Mexico Constitution's Bill of Rights. It prohibits the use of the qualified immunity defense, allows for attorney's fees, and limits recovery to $2 million per occurrence, which will be adjusted annually for inflation. The bill also establishes a three-year statute of limitations and requires public bodies to maintain records of all final judgments and settlements paid for claims under the Act. The bill applies prospectively to acts or omissions occurring on or after July 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Senate Judiciary Committee (00:00 3/10/2021 Room 321) (on 03/10/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=4&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/final/HB0004.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0004.pdf |
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