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NM HB105
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrea Reeb
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AI Summary
- Courts may impose probation or commitment for adjudicated delinquent children for any period up to age 25, increased from the previous age limit of 21
- Eliminates the existing tiered commitment structure (short-term one-year and long-term two-year commitments) in favor of broad judicial discretion based on each child's unique circumstances and history
- Youthful offenders may be subject to extended commitment in department care until age 25, up from the previous limit of age 21
- Courts may extend judgments of probation or commitment prior to expiration if the extension is necessary to protect the community or safeguard the child's welfare
- Dispositional judgments must consider factors including the child's brain development, maturity, trauma history, disability, and family relationships
Legislative Description
Child Offender Commitment Extensions
Last Action
Not Printed
1/22/2026
Full Bill Text
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