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NM SB259

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Sharer

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new fourth degree felony for threatening a law enforcement officer or their immediate family member with intent to cause fear of great bodily harm, prevent the officer from performing duties, or retaliate for official actions

  • Establishes a new misdemeanor offense for maliciously sharing personal information (physical address, phone number, email, or location) of law enforcement officers or their immediate family members

  • Covers local, state, federal, and tribal law enforcement officers

  • Defines "immediate family member" to include spouse, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, grandchild, as well as step-relatives and adoptive relationships

Legislative Description

Create New Threats Against Law Enforcement

Last Action

Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SJC/SFC

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Committees2/4/2026

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