PROHIBIT NONDISCLOSURE & NONDISPARAGEMENT
This bill bans New Mexico employers from requiring employees (including prospective, current, or former workers and independent contractors) to sign secrecy agreements or non-disparagement clauses related to workplace harassment, discrimination, or retaliation claims. It prohibits employers from preventing employees from disclosing such claims, whether occurring on-site, at work events, or between employees/employers. The law allows limited confidentiality only for settlement amounts or at an employee’s request, and voids any secrecy provision that blocks disclosure of facts about the underlying claim. Employees can discuss their experiences without fear of legal action for breaching such agreements.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Last action Mar 24, 2026
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2
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1
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
not printed House Rules and Order of Business Committee
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2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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