Rep. Andi Reeb

Maddy summaryThis bill expands New Mexico's Crime Victims Reparation Act to include victims of assault, battery, criminal sexual contact, and armed robbery. It amends the law to explicitly list these offenses as qualifying for financial reparation, ensuring victims of these crimes can access compensation. The change modifies existing law (Section 31-22-8 NMSA 1978) by adding these specific crimes to the enumerated list of qualifying offenses. It does not cover property damage, as clarified in the current law.

Maddy summaryHB 197 increases penalties for stealing firearms by reclassifying the theft of a firearm valued under $2,500 from a fourth degree felony to a third degree felony. This change means individuals convicted of stealing such firearms would face more severe prison sentences than under current law. The bill directly affects people who commit firearm theft in New Mexico, specifically targeting cases involving firearms worth less than $2,500.

Maddy summaryHB 79 would change the standard of proof required in New Mexico juvenile probation revocation hearings from "beyond a reasonable doubt" to "a preponderance of the evidence" (meaning it is more likely than not that a probation violation occurred). This directly affects juveniles on probation who face revocation proceedings for violating probation terms. The bill amends the state's Delinquency Act to lower the evidentiary standard in these hearings, making it easier for courts to revoke probation based on the lower threshold. The change applies specifically to probation revocation proceedings for youth adjudicated delinquent, not to criminal trials.

Maddy summaryHB 196 increases penalties for receiving stolen firearms in New Mexico by lowering the value threshold that triggers a felony charge. Currently, receiving stolen property valued over $2,500 is a third-degree felony, but this bill makes receiving a stolen firearm a third-degree felony regardless of its value (even under $2,500). It directly affects individuals who knowingly receive, retain, or dispose of a stolen firearm, including dealers who might acquire firearms at suspiciously low prices or in bulk. The change specifically targets firearm-related thefts by making the offense more severe compared to other stolen property. The bill is currently under review by the House Consumer & Public Affairs and Judiciary Committees.

Maddy summaryHB 209 requires group health insurance plans in New Mexico (including self-insured plans) to cover preventive cancer screenings for firefighters without any cost-sharing, such as deductibles or copays. It directly affects firefighters employed by state or local government fire departments, as defined in the bill. The law mandates coverage based on the latest screening guidelines from the International Association of Firefighters, ensuring screenings are fully paid for by the insurer. This policy change is implemented through amendments to the Health Care Purchasing Act, making screenings a mandatory benefit under existing group health coverage.

Maddy summaryThis constitutional amendment proposal would allow courts to deny bail for felony defendants if prosecutors present clear evidence that release would endanger people or the community, or if the person is a flight risk. For violent or dangerous felony charges, courts would automatically presume these risks unless the defendant proves otherwise with a preponderance of evidence (more likely than not). It also requires courts to consider financial hardship when setting bail, preventing detention solely due to inability to pay bond. As a constitutional amendment, it must be approved by voters at the next general election.

Maddy summaryHB 233, the "Protection of Women's Sports Act," requires New Mexico public schools and athletic clubs to designate sports teams and events as either for males, females, or coed. It mandates that participants in female-designated teams must be biologically female, verified by birth certificate sex at or near birth, and prohibits males from competing on such teams. The bill allows males to serve only as non-roster practice players without displacing female athletes. Violations permit private lawsuits for damages or injunctions, with a one-year filing deadline. This law directly affects high school and college athletic programs, governing team eligibility and competition rules.

Maddy summaryHB 234 defines "fentanyl" to include specific analogs like para-bromofentanyl and para-fluoroacetyl fentanyl, expanding the scope of substances covered under trafficking laws. This directly affects individuals charged with fentanyl trafficking by clarifying which substances trigger enhanced sentencing penalties. The bill amends sentencing provisions to apply stricter prison terms (3-5 years) based on the quantity of fentanyl or its analogs possessed, or if the defendant recruited others to traffic. The definition change ensures these specific synthetic opioids are treated as fentanyl under existing criminal sentencing statutes.

Maddy summaryHB 266 increases penalties for sexual exploitation of children in New Mexico by elevating certain offenses to higher felony levels (e.g., changing some fourth-degree felonies to third-degree) and adding mandatory minimum sentences when children under 13 are involved. It also clarifies that consent from children aged 14-18 does not exempt possession of depictions if the child voluntarily created or produced them, but does not cover coerced content. Separately, the bill raises the interest rate on delinquent child support from 4% to 6.5% annually. These changes directly affect individuals who possess, distribute, or create child exploitation materials, and those who fail to pay court-ordered child support. The bill aims to strengthen legal consequences for these offenses without altering existing protections for victims.

Maddy summaryHB 49 increases penalties for felons who receive, transport, or possess firearms or destructive devices in New Mexico. It specifically raises the penalty for first-time felon firearm possession from a third-degree felony to a second-degree felony, and to a first-degree felony for repeat offenses. The bill applies directly to individuals convicted of felonies who have not completed their sentence, probation, or received a pardon within the past ten years. Key provisions clarify definitions of "serious violent felon" and "destructive device" while raising criminal charges for violations. This policy change aims to strengthen restrictions on firearm access for certain convicted individuals.