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NM SB57
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez
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AI Summary
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Creates the crime of "unlawful concealing of the identity of a peace officer" when an officer executing a search, seizure, or service of process conceals their face, badge, name, or employer in a way that causes reasonable belief they lack lawful authority, punishable as a misdemeanor
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Establishes "aggravated unlawful concealing of the identity of a peace officer" as a fourth degree felony when concealment is done with intent to deceive, intimidate, or interfere with creating a public record
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Amends the definition of "peace officer" in impersonation statutes to explicitly include federal, state, and local officers (previously applied only to public officials)
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Restricts bail bond recovery agents from representing themselves as sworn peace officers, wearing government-like uniforms or badges, or using fictitious government names
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Prohibits bail bond recovery agents from using their position for immigration enforcement or disclosing bail fugitive information for immigration purposes, except pursuant to a valid judicial warrant
Legislative Description
Concealing Identity Of A Peace Officer
Last Action
Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SJC/SFC
1/21/2026