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NM SB32

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Heather Berghmans

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Second degree human trafficking prosecutions may now be commenced within six years from when the crime was reported to law enforcement, rather than from when the crime was committed

  • Sexual exploitation of children by prostitution protections expanded from children under age 16 to children under age 18, with first degree felony charges applying when the victim is under 18 rather than under 13

  • Human trafficking elevated from a third degree felony to a second degree felony, and first degree felony charges now apply when the victim is under 18 rather than under 13

  • New definition of "harm" added to human trafficking statute to include physical, psychological, financial, or reputational harm sufficient to compel a reasonable person to continue performing compelled labor or commercial sexual activity

  • Human trafficking and sexual exploitation of children added to the Victims of Crime Act definitions, and human trafficking added to the list of serious violent offenses that prohibit prisoners from earning standard meritorious deductions (limited to 4 days per month instead of 30)

Legislative Description

Prosecution Of Human Trafficking

Last Action

SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Committees1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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