HB 4136 — unlawful entry; vulnerable adults; vagrants
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✓Introduced
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6Enacted
This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
301 added · 312 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes to House Bill 4136 clarify the definition of unlawful entry concerning vulnerable adults. The bill now specifies that unlawful entry is tied to specific legal sections, ensuring a clear legal framework for prosecution in such cases. Additionally, it enhances the requirements for defining a sexual offense, making it easier for authorities to recognize and respond to such incidents. These changes are important because they provide stronger protections for vulnerable adults and aim to reduce the risk of abuse in their living situations.
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4136vulnerable PROPOSEDadults; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMENDMENTS TO H.B.
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
THE PERSON KNOWINGLY ENTERS OR REMAINS IN OR ON A RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE IN OR ON WHICH A VULNERABLE ADULT IS RESIDING.RESIDING IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 13-1507, 13-1508 OR 13-2923.
THE PERSON KNOWINGLY ENTERS OR REMAINS IN OR ON A RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE IN OR ON WHICH A VULNERABLE ADULT IS RESIDING.RESIDING IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 13-1507, 13-1508 OR 13-2923.
THE PERSON COMMITS ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:FOLLOWING AGAINST THE VULNERABLE ADULT WHILE IN THE RESIDENCE:
House(b) AmendmentsAN toOFFENSE H.B.UNDER SECTION 13-1307 OR 13-3019.
4136 (b) AN OFFENSE UNDER SECTION 13-1307 OR 13-3019.
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A LAWVIOLATION ENFORCEMENTOF OFFICERSUBSECTION SHALLB IMMEDIATELYOF ARRESTTHIS ASECTION PERSONIS WHO COMMITS A VIOLATIONCLASS OF3 THISFELONY. SECTION.
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THIS SECTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE COURT FROM IMPOSING ANY OTHER SENTENCE THAT IS AUTHORIZED BY LAW.] [E.] [D.] A VIOLATION OF SUBSECTION B OF THIS SECTION IS A CLASS 3 FELONY.
[F.]D. [E.] FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION[:
1.FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION "VULNERABLE ADULT" HAS THE SAME MEANING PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 46-451.
"Person" includes a vagrant.
2.] "VULNERABLE ADULT" HAS THE SAME MEANING PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 46-451.
A person who has been convicted of or adjudicated guilty except insane for a violation or attempted violation of any of the following offenses or who has been convicted of or adjudicated guilty except insane or- not1 guilty- byH.B. reason of insanity for an offense committed in another jurisdiction that if committed in this state would be a violation or attempted violation of any of the following offenses or an offense that was in effect before September 1, 1978 and that, if committed on or after September 1, 1978, has the same elements of an offense listed in this section or who is required to register by the convicting or adjudicating jurisdiction, within ten days after the conviction or adjudication or within seventy-two hours, excluding weekends and legal holidays, after entering and remaining for at least seventy-two hours in any county of this state, shall register with the sheriff of that county:
4136 or not guilty by reason of insanity for an offense committed in another jurisdiction that if committed in this state would be a violation or attempted violation of any of the following offenses or an offense that was in effect before September 1, 1978 and that, if committed on or after September 1, 1978, has the same elements of an offense listed in this section or who is required to register by the convicting or adjudicating jurisdiction, within ten days after the conviction or adjudication or within seventy-two hours, excluding weekends and legal holidays, after entering and remaining for at least seventy-two hours in any county of this state, shall register with the sheriff of that county:
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A person who has been convicted, adjudicated guilty except insane or adjudicated delinquent and who is required to register in the -3-convicting Houseor Amendmentsadjudicating state for an act that would constitute an offense specified in subsection A or C of this section and who is not a resident of this state shall be required to H.B.register pursuant to this section if the person is either:
4136 convicting or adjudicating state for an act that would constitute an offense specified in subsection A or C of this section and who is not a resident of this state shall be required to register pursuant to this section if the person is either:
F.- 3 - H.B.
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(a) If the person has a place of residence that is different from the person's address, the person shall provide the person's address, the physical location of the person's residence and the name of the owner of -4-the Houseresidence Amendmentsif tothe H.B.residence is privately owned and not offered for rent or lease.
4136 the residence if the residence is privately owned and not offered for rent or lease.
(d)- If4 the- personH.B. does not have an address or a permanent place of residence, the person shall provide a description and physical location of any temporary residence and shall register as a transient not less than every ninety days with the sheriff in whose jurisdiction the transient is physically present.
4136 (d) If the person does not have an address or a permanent place of residence, the person shall provide a description and physical location of any temporary residence and shall register as a transient not less than every ninety days with the sheriff in whose jurisdiction the transient is physically present.
If the law enforcement agency determines that the offender is required to register, the law enforcement agency shall provide the information required by section 13-3825 to the -5-department Houseof Amendmentspublic tosafety H.B.and shall make community notification as required by law.
4136 department of public safety and shall make community notification as required by law.
A person who is required to register pursuant to this section because of a conviction or adjudication of guilty except insane for the unlawful imprisonment of a minor or the kidnapping of a minor is required to register, absent additional or subsequent convictions or adjudications, for- a5 period- ofH.B. ten years from the date that the person is released from prison, jail, probation, community supervision or parole and the person has fulfilled all restitution obligations.
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4136 for a period of ten years from the date that the person is released from prison, jail, probation, community supervision or parole and the person has fulfilled all restitution obligations.
The state treasurer shall deposit the monies received in the -6-state Housegeneral Amendmentsfund. to H.B.
4136 state general fund.
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View plain text versions (4)
- Engrossed House Engrossed Version (03/09/2026) Current pdf
- HOUSE - Judiciary View text pdf
- Amended HOUSE - Floor Amend to Engrossed Bill - Kolodin - passed pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Pamela Carter · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 31 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Pamela Carter Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (92)
92 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 92 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 2 | 19 | 0 | 6 |
| Republican | 19 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 21 | 31 | 0 | 8 |
| % of votes cast | 35% | 52% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (60)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Márquez | Democrat | Nay |
| Alma Hernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Anna Abeytia | Democrat | Nay |
| Betty J Villegas | Democrat | Nay |
| Brian Garcia | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Cesar Aguilar | Democrat | Nay |
| Christopher Mathis | Democrat | Nay |
| Consuelo Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Elda Luna-Nájera | Democrat | Nay |
| Janeen Connolly | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Junelle Cavero | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Kevin Volk | Democrat | Nay |
| Lorena Austin | Democrat | Nay |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| Lydia Hernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Mae Peshlakai | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Mariana Sandoval | Democrat | Nay |
| Myron Tsosie | Democrat | Yea |
| Nancy Gutierrez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Oscar De Los Santos | Democrat | Nay |
| Patty Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| Quantá Crews | Democrat | Nay |
| Sarah Liguori | Democrat | Nay |
| Seth Blattman | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Stacey Travers | Democrat | Nay |
| Stephanie Simacek | Democrat | Nay |
| Stephanie Stahl Hamilton | Democrat | Nay |
| Alexander Kolodin | Republican | Nay |
| Beverly Pingerelli | Republican | Nay |
| Chris Lopez | Republican | Yea |
| David Livingston | Republican | Yea |
| David Marshall, Sr. | Republican | Nay |
| Gail Griffin | Republican | Nay |
| James Taylor | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Weninger | Republican | Yea |
| John Gillette | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Chaplik | Republican | Not Voting |
| Julie Willoughby | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Olson | Republican | Nay |
| Justin Wilmeth | Republican | Yea |
| Khyl Powell | Republican | Yea |
| Laurin Hendrix | Republican | Nay |
| Leo Biasiucci | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Fink | Republican | Nay |
| Lupe Diaz | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Gress | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Carbone | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Way | Republican | Nay |
| Michele Peña | Republican | Yea |
| Neal Carter | Republican | Nay |
| Nick Kupper | Republican | Nay |
| Pamela Carter | Republican | Yea |
| Quang H Nguyen | Republican | Yea |
| Rachel Keshel | Republican | Nay |
| Ralph Heap | Republican | Nay |
| Selina Bliss | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Montenegro | Republican | Yea |
| Teresa Martinez | Republican | Not Voting |
| Tony Rivero | Republican | Yea |
| Walt Blackman | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 4136?
- HB 4136 is sponsored by Pamela Carter (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 4136?
- This bill died with 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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