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Introduced
01/17/2023
01/17/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2023
03/18/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO TORTS; PROVIDING IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR TORT CLAIMS PERTAINING TO DAMAGES OR INJURIES RELATING TO APPREHENSION OF A PERSON SUSPECTED OF SHOPLIFTING IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES.
AI Summary
This bill provides tort immunity to merchants for damages or injuries related to the apprehension and detention of a person suspected of shoplifting, as long as the merchant uses "reasonable means" to detain the person. The bill defines "merchant" as a person or business that sells goods to the public, and "reasonable means" as detention on the merchant's premises for an appropriate period of time when the merchant has reason to believe the person willfully took, concealed, altered, or transferred merchandise with the intention of converting it without paying.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee (13:30:00 1/31/2023 Room 317) (on 01/31/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=57&year=23 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/23%20Regular/bills/house/HB0057.pdf |
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