COMMUNITY-BASED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS

HB 216 appropriates $10 million from the general fund to the Crime Victims Reparation Commission for community-based domestic violence programs in fiscal year 2026. The funding directly supports local organizations providing services to domestic violence survivors across New Mexico. Any unspent funds at the end of fiscal year 2026 must revert to the general fund. This bill creates a specific financial allocation for existing domestic violence programs without establishing new requirements or eligibility rules.