Bill Aimed at Eliminating Statute of Limitations on some Sex Crimes Heads to the House

Bill lifting statute of limitations for some child sex crimes passes New Mexico Senate

Senate Bill 41, which passed 40-1, would get rid of the statute of limitations for second-degree criminal sexual contact of a minor.

Bill aimed at eliminating statute of limitations on some sex crimes heads to the House

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A bill to eliminate the statute of limitations on certain sex crimes has passed the Senate floor with a resounding yes. Advocates believe the bill gives child victims a voice. Under current laws, victims lose the ability to come forward and seek justice after six years; after that, the case is [...]

Senate Passes Bill To Remove Statute Of Limitations On Certain Sex Crimes

SENATE NEWS RELEASE The New Mexico Senate has passed Senate Bill 41, which eliminates the statute of limitations for criminal sexual contact of a minor. Senate Bill 41 is sponsored by Senators Angel Charley, Jeff Steinborn, George K. Muñoz, and Cindy Nava.  Under the current statute of limitations, victims lose the ability to seek justice after six years, in some cases before the victim turns 24. Following suit with a growing number of states in…