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Sponsor rolls burglary‑definition bill after critics warn of vagueness; amendment work planned
Summary
Senate Bill 100, which would expand statutory definitions of 'structure' and 'dwelling' for burglary, drew opposition from public defenders who warned it would blur legal distinctions and create vagueness; proponent prosecutors and law‑enforcement said the change clarifies privacy expectations, but the sponsor agreed to roll the bill for redrafting.
Senate Bill 100, proposed to update the statutory definition of 'structure' and 'dwelling' in burglary and aggravated‑burglary statutes, was rolled for further drafting after committee debate on Feb. 17.
Proponents including the sponsor and a Santa Fe district attorney said the measure is a response to a court decision and seeks to modernize the law to cover…
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