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Introduced
01/25/2022
01/25/2022
In Committee
02/04/2022
02/04/2022
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 NO TIME LIMITATION FOR PROSECUTING SECOND DEGREE MURDER.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law to remove the time limitation for prosecuting second-degree murder crimes in the state of New Mexico. Previously, there was a six-year time limit for prosecuting second-degree felonies, but this bill removes that limit for second-degree murder specifically. The bill also clarifies that there is no time limitation for prosecuting capital felonies, first-degree violent felonies, and now second-degree murder. The effective date of this change is July 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 02/04/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=140&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/house/HB0140.pdf |
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