New MexicoPeople could sue over intentional, unlawful interference with their constitutional rights
People whose U.S. constitutional rights are intentionally violated through unlawful acts would be allowed to sue the person responsible for money damages, including someone acting under federal authority.
What it does
People would be allowed to seek money damages from someone who intentionally interferes with their U.S. constitutional rights through unlawful means. They would have to sue within three years of when the legal claim arises.
Argument forPeople could seek compensation from someone who intentionally violates their constitutional rights through unlawful acts, even while acting under federal authority.
Argument againstThe three-year filing limit could prevent people from seeking damages if they take too long to bring their claim.
More detail
A harmed person would be allowed to sue the person responsible for money damages in district court. The claim would cover individual rights protected by the U.S. Constitution. The person responsible would be sued personally, including when acting under federal authority. The interference must be intentional and use unlawful force, fraud, coercion, or other unlawful means. Courts would apply New Mexico's rules for intentional torts, meaning intentional civil wrongs. The three-year filing period would run from the date the legal claim arises.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 24action postponed indefinitelyLatest
- Feb 4not printed House Rules and Order of Business CommitteeIntroduced
Civil Rights & Voting