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Committee adopts amendment to clarify 'extension of a dwelling' and advances SB100

House Judiciary Committee, New Mexico House of Representatives · February 16, 2026
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Summary

The committee adopted an amendment to Senate Bill 100 that narrows and clarifies the statutory definition of 'extension of a dwelling' (for burglary and aggravated burglary charges), debated whether fenced yards should be covered, and voted to advance the amended bill.

Representative sponsors brought an amendment to Senate Bill 100 to define "extension of a dwelling" for burglary statutes. The proposed language lists three tests to qualify an outdoor space (physically attached or immediately adjoining, enclosed by…

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