Bill > SB363

This bill amends the New Mexico law on manslaughter to exclude sudden quarrel or heat of passion as a defense for voluntary manslaughter if the act occurred during the commission of a felony, escape from a felony, or while resisting a lawful arrest. The bill maintains the existing definitions of voluntary and involuntary manslaughter, with voluntary manslaughter being a third-degree felony and involuntary manslaughter being a fourth-degree felony.