HB 134 creates a new crime for knowingly installing a GPS tracking device to monitor another person's location without their knowledge, consent, or permission. This law applies to individuals who place such devices on vehicles or property to track movements, classifying the offense as a petty misdemeanor. Exemptions cover certified law enforcement officers acting in official duties and licensed private investigators. The bill defines a "global positioning system" as any device transmitting location data to track a person, vehicle, or property.
SB 57 creates two new offenses for peace officers who conceal their identity during official duties: a misdemeanor for basic concealment (hiding face/badge/name during a search/seizure) and a fourth-degree felony for intentional deception (e.g., to intimidate or interfere with public records). It also expands impersonation laws to cover all federal/state/local officers and restricts private bail bond agents from impersonating police - banning government-style uniforms, badges, or titles like "federal" and prohibiting their use in immigration enforcement without a warrant. Bail agents may only display "Bail Enforcement Agent" on clothing but cannot disclose personal information for immigration purposes without legal authorization. The bill directly affects peace officers and private bail enforcement personnel in New Mexico.
SB 32 extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting human trafficking cases to six years from when the crime is reported to law enforcement. It increases the age of protection for victims of child sexual exploitation by prostitution from 16 to 18 years, making it a crime to profit from children under 18 in such acts. The bill adds human trafficking and child exploitation victims to the Victims of Crime Act, defines "harm" to include psychological and financial impacts, and prohibits reduced sentences for human trafficking convictions. These changes directly affect victims, prosecutors, and defendants in human trafficking cases across New Mexico.
