NM HB74

Removes the 10-year time limitation from the definition of "prior felony conviction" for habitual offender sentencing enhancements, allowing felony convictions from any point in a person's past to count toward habitual offender status

Currently, prior felonies only count if less than 10 years have passed since the person completed their sentence, probation, or parole; this bill eliminates that window entirely

Habitual offender sentence enhancements remain unchanged: 1 year added for one prior felony, 4 years for two priors, and 8 years for three or more priors

Applies to both in-state felony convictions and out-of-state felony convictions from other states, U.S. territories, or federal courts

Amends Section 31-18-17 NMSA 1978, introduced by Representative Andrea Reeb in the 57th Legislature's Second Session (2026)