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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
Crossed Over
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
Passed
Dead
03/22/2025
03/22/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIME; INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR AGGRAVATED BATTERY UPON A PEACE OFFICER.
AI Summary
This bill increases the criminal penalties for aggravated battery committed against peace officers by modifying existing New Mexico law. Specifically, the bill changes the degree of felony for certain types of aggravated battery against a peace officer. For cases where the battery causes painful temporary disfigurement or temporary loss of bodily function, the offense remains a fourth-degree felony. However, for more serious instances involving great bodily harm, use of a deadly weapon, or methods that could potentially cause death or great bodily harm, the bill upgrades the offense from a third-degree to a second-degree felony. The bill also updates gendered language, replacing "he" and "his" with gender-neutral terms like "the officer" and "the officer's". The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and are designed to provide stronger legal protection for peace officers who are injured while performing their official duties.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Sent to SJC - Referrals: SJC/SFC (on 02/26/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=103&year=25 |
HJC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/25%20Regular/bills/house/HB0103JC1.pdf |
HCPAC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/25%20Regular/bills/house/HB0103CP1.pdf |
Fiscal Note | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/25%20Regular/firs/HB0103.PDF |
BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/25%20Regular/bills/house/HB0103.pdf |
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