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NM HB140

NM HB140
No 2nd Degree Murder Prosecution Time Limit


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Introduced
01/25/2022
In Committee
02/04/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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