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NM HB156

NM HB156
Sex Crimes By Peace Officers


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Introduced
01/25/2021
In Committee
03/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIME; PRESCRIBING A PENALTY FOR CRIMINAL SEXUAL PENETRATION BY A PEACE OFFICER ON A SUSPECT, VICTIM, WITNESS OR DETAINED PERSON.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law on criminal sexual penetration in New Mexico to add a new provision that criminalizes such acts perpetrated by a peace officer on a suspect, victim, witness, or detained person in the care or custody of the peace officer. It establishes criminal sexual penetration by a peace officer as a second-degree felony offense. The bill aims to address instances of abuse of power and authority by peace officers in criminal justice contexts.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to: HRC (on 03/09/2021)

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