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NM SB258

NM SB258
Create Crime Of Looting


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Introduced
02/01/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL LAW; CREATING THE CRIME OF LOOTING; PRESCRIBING A PENALTY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

AI Summary

This bill creates the crime of "looting" in New Mexico, which consists of knowingly and without authority entering a home, dwelling, commercial business, or property where normal security is unavailable due to a disaster or emergency, and obtaining, exerting control over, damaging, or removing the owner's property. Whoever commits looting is guilty of a fourth-degree felony and must be sentenced to at least 100 hours of community service and required to make restitution to the property owner. The bill also declares an emergency, indicating it is necessary for the public peace, health, and safety that the act take effect immediately.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee (00:00 3/1/2021 Room) (on 03/01/2021)

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