Civil Rights Act Claim Changes

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This bill amends the New Mexico Civil Rights Act, changing how claims can be made against public bodies. It reduces the maximum amount of damages a person can recover, prohibits punitive damages, and shortens the time to file a lawsuit from three years to two years. The bill also requires specific notice to be given to public bodies within 90 days of an incident, with different rules for injury and death claims.

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