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Introduced
02/01/2022
02/01/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO TORTS; CLARIFYING THAT ABATEMENT SHALL NOT APPLY TO ASSAULT OR ASSAULT AND BATTERY CAUSES OF ACTION.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that abatement (the discontinuation of a lawsuit due to the death of a party) shall not apply to assault or assault and battery causes of action. The bill amends the existing law on the survival of actions, specifying that causes of action for personal injuries and wrongful death shall survive the death of the party responsible. It also removes the exception for assault and assault and battery actions from the list of actions that shall abate (discontinue) upon the death of the defendant.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 02/01/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=192&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/house/HB0192.pdf |
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