Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes enhanced penalties for several crimes in New Mexico.

Highlights:

• Amends and enhances penalties for several crimes in New Mexico, including (Sec. 2-8):

• Fentanyl trafficking being enhanced to a fourth degree felony;

• Charge for making a shooting threat;

• Criminalization for possession of weapon conversion devices;

• Increased penalties for vehicle thefts;

• Legislation authorizing police to conduct blood tests in DWI cases; and 

• Legislation defining criminal competency.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 9).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes enhanced penalties for several crimes in New Mexico.

Highlights:

• Amends and enhances penalties for several crimes in New Mexico, including (Sec. 2-8):

• Fentanyl trafficking being enhanced to a fourth degree felony;

• Charge for making a shooting threat;

• Criminalization for possession of weapon conversion devices;

• Increased penalties for vehicle thefts;

• Legislation authorizing police to conduct blood tests in DWI cases; and 

• Legislation defining criminal competency.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 9).

Full Bill Text