Background:
The NMDOJ’s bill on Mass Threats of Violence (HB 31) was passed in the House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee and will be moving on to the next stage in the legislative process. The bill would change mass shooting threats from a misdemeanor to a fourth-degree felony. Please see below statement from Attorney General Raúl Torrez:
Statement:
“I am encouraged by today’s vote to advance our legislation increasing criminal penalties associated with making a school threat and other types of mass violence,” said Attorney General Raúl Torrez. “Students and parents have suffered for too long with these terrifying acts and its impact on teachers and police officers is not only impacting education but undermining public safety. We still have a long way to go but I’m proud of the progress we made today on this important issue.”
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