The bill amends the Delinquency Act in New Mexico to classify a violation of a curfew ordinance as a delinquent act. Specifically, it introduces new legal language that defines a "delinquent act" to include "violating a curfew ordinance adopted by the governing body of a county or municipality." This addition expands the scope of what constitutes a delinquent act, which previously included various offenses related to criminal behavior and substance abuse.

Additionally, the bill makes several modifications to the definitions of delinquent acts, including the removal of certain offenses from the previous definition. For instance, the previous language regarding the purchase or possession of alcoholic beverages by minors has been restructured, and the bill now includes a broader range of offenses related to vehicle crimes and substance abuse. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding juvenile delinquency by explicitly incorporating curfew violations into the definition of delinquent acts.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 32A-2-3