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HB 516 New Mexico House · 2025 Regular Session

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICE GAPS STUDY

HB 516 appropriates $100,000 from the general fund to the New Mexico Supreme Court for fiscal year 2026 to convene a task force. The task force will study gaps in legal services for domestic violence victims and develop recommendations for cost-effective legal programs to address those gaps. This bill directly affects domestic violence victims in New Mexico by focusing on improving access to legal support. The bill is procedural (not creating new law) and was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025. Funds not spent by the end of fiscal year 2026 would revert to the general fund.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100,000 from general fund for domestic violence legal services study, funding essential program related to budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill studies legal service gaps for domestic violence victims to improve access, directly enhancing victim support within criminal justice system per its summary and subjects.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Last action Jun 3, 2025
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Pamelya Herndon
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