This bill introduces new legal provisions to the Criminal Code of New Mexico, specifically addressing the crimes of necrophilia and the desecration of dead human bodies. It defines necrophilia as involving sexual acts with a dead body, including various forms of penetration and touching for sexual purposes. The bill categorizes these offenses into two degrees: committing necrophilia through penetration is classified as a second-degree felony, while touching a dead body for sexual purposes is classified as a third-degree felony.

Additionally, the bill defines criminal desecration of a dead human body as unlawful acts such as dismemberment, disfigurement, mutilation, or burning, as well as any act that results in the body being devoured or scattered. This offense is classified as a fourth-degree felony. Overall, the legislation aims to establish clear legal consequences for these acts, reinforcing the protection of human remains and addressing the moral and ethical concerns surrounding such behaviors.