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NM SB344

NM SB344
Crime Of Vehicular Manslaughter


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Introduced
02/09/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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