Bill > SB70

This bill amends the New Mexico Racketeering Act by expanding the definition of "racketeering" to include a comprehensive list of 33 specific criminal offenses that can be considered racketeering activities. These offenses range from serious violent crimes like murder, robbery, and kidnapping to financial crimes such as fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering, as well as drug-related offenses like trafficking controlled substances. The bill also provides clear definitions for key terms: "person" is defined as an individual or entity capable of holding a legal interest, "enterprise" encompasses various types of organizations or groups, and a "pattern of racketeering activity" is defined as committing at least two racketeering incidents within five years, with at least one incident occurring after February 28, 1980. The expanded list now includes additional crimes such as sexual exploitation of children, human trafficking, vehicle-related offenses, and animal fighting, which were not previously included in the original racketeering statute. By broadening the scope of racketeering, the bill aims to provide law enforcement and prosecutors with more tools to combat organized and systematic criminal activities.

Government Affairs, Justice

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