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Introduced
01/18/2022
01/18/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL LAW; PROVIDING FOR A SIX-YEAR TIME LIMITATION FOR PROSECUTING A FIRST DEGREE FELONY FOR TRAFFICKING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; PROVIDING FOR NO TIME LIMITATION FOR PROSECUTING SECOND DEGREE MURDER.
AI Summary
This bill amends the statute of limitations for certain crimes in New Mexico. It provides a six-year time limitation for prosecuting first-degree felony trafficking of controlled substances, and removes any time limitation for prosecuting second-degree murder. The bill also makes other minor changes to the statute of limitations for various other felonies and misdemeanors, such as maintaining the five-year limitation for third- and fourth-degree felonies and the two-year limitation for misdemeanors. The changes are effective July 1, 2022.
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
HRC: Bills that do not fall within the purview of a 30-day session (on 01/24/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=25&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/house/HB0025.pdf |
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