BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REVIEW COMMITTEE

SB 405 creates a bipartisan committee to review New Mexico's behavioral health policies and practices, focusing on improving care for marginalized populations. The committee, appointed by the legislative council, will develop recommendations for trauma-informed treatment courts, modernize behavioral health laws, and establish a criminal justice task force with judicial district representatives. It must submit final recommendations to the governor and courts by October 2026, using a $300,000 appropriation for staff and operations. The bill was postponed indefinitely in June 2025 and remains pending.