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The Repeat Offenders Bill
New bill could change rules for repeat offenders in New Mexico
Habitual Offender Statute Of Limitations
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would set a time limit for charging repeat offenders, which could affect how justice is served.
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If this bill passes, it might make it harder to hold repeat offenders accountable. Now is the time to speak up about how this could change things.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill is about the statute of limitations for habitual offenders.
- It has been introduced but not yet passed.
- The sponsors are all from the Republican party.
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