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HB 198 New Mexico House · 2026 Regular Session

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING

HB 198 appropriates $2 million from the general fund to the New Mexico Department of Health for fiscal year 2027 to provide behavioral health treatment and training specifically to first responders (such as police, firefighters, and EMTs). The bill directly affects first responders by funding mental health resources and specialized training, with unspent funds reverting to the general fund by year-end. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, focusing solely on allocating state resources for existing training programs.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M from general fund for first responder mental health training, increasing public service funding within budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds behavioral health training for first responders, enhancing law enforcement practices related to public safety and crisis response.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $2M for first responder mental health treatment and training, directly funding behavioral health services under healthcare.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Mar 24, 2026
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION committee report adopted
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Sent to House Health & Human Services Committee & House Appropriations & Finance Committee
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Alan Martinez
Alan Martinez
RRepublican
NM
23
P
Photo of Harlan Vincent
Harlan Vincent
RRepublican
NM
56