Bill > HB44

This bill creates new crimes of assault and battery upon public service workers of the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) in New Mexico. It defines "public service worker" to include CYFD employees who work directly with children and families, such as child protection investigators, social workers, and probation officers. The bill establishes penalties for assaulting or battering these workers, with harsher punishments for more serious offenses like aggravated assault or battery. The bill aims to protect CYFD employees who are carrying out their lawful duties in serving children and families.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=44&year=17