The bill amends the Racketeering Act in New Mexico by expanding the definition of "racketeering" to include a broader range of criminal activities. Specifically, it adds several new offenses to the list of crimes that qualify as racketeering, including human trafficking, dog fighting, cockfighting, and various vehicle-related crimes such as unlawful taking, embezzlement, and fraudulently obtaining vehicles. The bill also includes trafficking cannabis products and sexual exploitation of children among the newly defined racketeering activities.

In addition to these insertions, the bill maintains the existing framework of the Racketeering Act, which defines "person," "enterprise," and "pattern of racketeering activity." The amendments aim to enhance the state's ability to combat organized crime by ensuring that a wider array of serious offenses falls under the purview of racketeering laws, thereby allowing for more comprehensive legal action against such activities.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 30-42-1, 30-42-3, 30-42-4
JU substitute: 30-42-1, 30-42-3
Final Version: 30-42-1, 30-42-3