MUSEUM & PARK ADMISSION FOR ADOPTED CHILDREN

HB 576 would update New Mexico law to extend free admission to state museums and parks, camping passes, and fishing licenses to adopted children under 18, alongside existing eligibility for foster children and others. It requires proof of residency, identity, and adoption status through specific state departments (cultural affairs, natural resources, or game commission). The bill, introduced by Rep. Stefani Lord, would take effect July 1, 2025, if enacted. However, it was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, and is currently inactive. This policy change directly affects adopted children and their families seeking access to state recreational and cultural resources.