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NM HB52

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrea Reeb

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Corrects cross-references in multiple New Mexico statutes that cite Section 33-2-34 NMSA 1978 (relating to prisoner release and "serious violent offenses"), changing references from "Subsection L" to "Subsection N" to reflect amendments made by Laws 2025, Chapter 29 and Chapter 79

  • Amends nine separate statutory sections including those governing firearms possession by felons, GPS data availability for pretrial defendants, competency determinations, firearm sentencing enhancements, corrections population control definitions, and inmate education regulations

  • Makes technical conforming changes only with no substantive policy modifications to the underlying laws regarding criminal competency proceedings, firearm restrictions, or corrections procedures

  • Updates a gender-neutral reference in Section 33-11-3 (Inmate Literacy Act) from "his" to "the person's" regarding parole plan conditions

Legislative Description

Criminal Competency Statute Cross References

Last Action

HCPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer & Public Affairs1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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