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Introduced
02/09/2021
02/09/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIME; CREATING THE CRIME OF VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER.
AI Summary
This bill creates the new crime of "vehicular manslaughter" in the state of New Mexico. Vehicular manslaughter is defined as the unlawful killing of a human being without malice while operating a motor vehicle and committing a crime that is not a felony, but does not include driving under the influence, reckless driving, or resisting/evading an officer. A person convicted of vehicular manslaughter is guilty of a fourth-degree felony and will be sentenced accordingly.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee (00:00 3/10/2021 Room 311) (on 03/10/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=344&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0344.pdf |
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