Rep. Kelly Fajardo

STATE News: 

SANTA FE – Every female lawmaker in the New Mexico House of Representatives supported cracking down on domestic abuse as they recently signed Rep. Kelly Fajardo’s bill that allows police officers 24 hours to arrest a domestic violence offender without a warrant.

“This is an important step in improving our laws to further protect victims of violence and abuse,” Fajardo said. “It speaks volumes that every woman in the New Mexico House supports this legislation.”

Under current law, someone who commits domestic violence can flee the scene and an officer is required to obtain a warrant before arresting the suspect.