New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico SB41: STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CERTAIN SEX CRIMES
Status: Signed into law, March 4, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to crime; eliminating the statute of limitations for certain sexual crimes; making conforming amendments.
From the enrolled text, March 5, 2026:
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIME; ELIMINATING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CERTAIN SEXUAL CRIMES; MAKING CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. Section 30-1-8 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1963, Chapter 303, Section 1-8, as amended) is amended to read: "30-1-8. TIME LIMITATIONS FOR COMMENCING PROSECUTION.--A person shall not be prosecuted, tried or punished in any court of this state unless the indictment is found or information or complaint is filed within the time as provided: A. except as provided in Subsection H of this section: (1) for a second degree felony, within six years from the time the crime was committed; and (2) for a third or fourth degree felony, within five years from the time the crime was committed; B. for a misdemeanor, within two years from the time the crime was committed; C. for a petty misdemeanor, within one year from the time the crime was committed; D. for any crime against or violation of Section 51-1-38 NMSA 1978, within three years from the time the crime was committed; SJC/SB Page E. for a felony pursuant to Section 7-1-71.3, 7-1-72 or 7-1-73 NMSA 1978, within five years from the time the crime was committed; provided that for a series of crimes involving multiple filing periods within one calendar year, …
Sponsors
- Angel M. Charley (D, SD-030) · primary sponsor
- Jeff Steinborn (D, SD-036)
- George K. Muñoz (D, SD-004)
- Cindy Nava (D, SD-009)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor - Chapter 21 - Mar. 4
- : Senate has concurred with House Amendments
- : Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:62 N:0
- : HJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
- : Sent to HJC - Referrals: HJC
- : Passed in the Senate - Y:40 N:1
- : Senate Floor Amendment
- : SJC: Reported by committee with Do Not Pass but with a Do Pass recommendation on Committee Substitution
- : SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
Votes
- House Floor Vote (February 19, 2026): 62 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Floor Vote (February 13, 2026): 40 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: COURTS (judges, DAs, public defenders), CRIMES & PENALTIES
Common questions
- What is SB41?
- SB41 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CERTAIN SEX CRIMES.
- What does SB41 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to crime; eliminating the statute of limitations for certain sexual crimes; making conforming amendments.
- What is the status of SB41?
- Signed into law as of March 4, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor - Chapter 21 - Mar. 4 (March 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB41?
- Angel M. Charley (D, SD-030), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB41?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=41&year=26
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