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HB 529 New Mexico House · 2025 Regular Session

FUNDING FOR HOUSING CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES

HB 529 appropriates $14 million from the general fund to the Civil Legal Services Fund for housing-related civil legal services in New Mexico, starting in fiscal year 2026. The funding directly supports low-income residents needing legal assistance with housing issues like evictions, lease disputes, or housing discrimination. Unspent funds at the end of fiscal year 2026 will not revert to the general fund, ensuring continued support. The bill aims to expand access to legal aid specifically for housing challenges through dedicated, ongoing funding.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $14M from general fund to housing legal services, increasing public service funding without tax changes per budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds $14M for housing civil legal services, directly supporting low-income tenants with evictions, lease disputes, and discrimination prevention.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Last action Jun 3, 2025
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Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
Sent to House Judiciary Committee & House Appropriations & Finance Committee
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Cristina Parajón
DDemocratic
NM
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