New Mexico Bills

died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 514: PROBATION & PAROLE CHANGES

HB 514 creates a step-by-step response system for probation and parole violations in New Mexico, directly affecting individuals on supervision (probationers and parolees) and corrections officers. It requires the corrections department to develop and implement a system that uses presumptive sanctions for common technical violations (like missing a check-in) based on factors such as violation severity, past behavior, and risk level, rather than immediately revoking supervision. The system must also include positive reinforcements for compliance, define when individuals can challenge sanctions, and mandate officer training. The plan must be submitted to the legislature by January 2026 and fully implemented by July 2026. The bill amends definitions to clarify terms like "technical violation" and "validated risk assessment" but does not change criminal sentencing.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

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HB 40: UNIVERSAL ADULT CHANGING STATIONS

HB 40, titled the "Traveling with Dignity Act," requires all state-funded facilities serving 2,500+ annual visitors - including public buildings and large commercial venues like theaters or convention centers - to install at least one gender-neutral, accessible universal adult changing station in single-occupancy restrooms. Covered facilities must comply by July 1, 2032, with earlier deadlines for renovations costing over $50,000 or new constructions receiving state funding. The bill defines these stations as height-adjustable, adult-sized changing tables available to all genders. Currently pending after being postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, the law aims to improve accessibility for people with disabilities or caregiving needs during public outings.

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HB 512: MEDICAL RESIDENCY LOAN REPAYMENT ACT

HB 512 creates a program to help New Mexico medical residents and fellows repay student loans by providing direct payments to their lenders. It requires recipients to complete medical training in New Mexico and agree to practice medicine in the state for five consecutive years. The program excludes loans from state service programs, personal loans, and loans already covered by other repayment initiatives. Funds for the program will come from state appropriations and repayments, managed by the Higher Education Department through a new "Medical Residency Loan Repayment Fund."

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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HB 616: PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

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HM 33: RESPONSIBLE HIGHER ED SPENDING

House Memorial 33 (HM 33), introduced by Representatives Terrazas, Ramos, Brantley, Jones, and Dow, requests the New Mexico Higher Education Department to study spending practices at all public higher education institutions - including community colleges, universities, tribal colleges, and specialty schools. The study would examine all taxpayer-funded expenditures, procurement policies, and travel policies, including those exempt from standard state procurement and travel codes. This procedural memorial, which was referred to the House Education Committee but later postponed indefinitely, does not create new laws but asks for a review of existing spending mechanisms. It directly affects all 32 public higher education institutions in New Mexico that use state funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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HB 30: MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ACT CHANGES

HB 30 amends New Mexico's Motor Carrier Safety Act to establish specific safety requirements for companies that transport railroad employees. The bill requires these motor carriers to implement annual driver training covering vehicle operation, emergency procedures, and safety belt use; conduct criminal background checks for drivers; maintain $5 million liability insurance per vehicle; and equip vehicles with safety features including seat belts, spare tires, emergency kits, and GPS devices. It also limits drivers to a maximum of 10 consecutive driving hours, 15 total on-duty hours, and 70 hours in any eight-day period. These provisions apply specifically to motor carriers of railroad employees and take effect January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Transportation

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HB 355: OVERDOSE PREVENTION PROGRAM

HB 355 creates New Mexico's Overdose Prevention Program under the Department of Health, directly affecting people who use drugs and service providers. The program provides sterile syringes, overdose reversal monitoring in safe spaces, drug testing supplies, and referrals to treatment, while prohibiting the sale of controlled substances. It includes legal protections shielding participants, providers, and property owners from arrest or penalties when acting in good faith under the program. The bill also requires the Department to establish rules by 2026 and form an advisory committee including health officials and treatment providers.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

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HB 107: PENALTY FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING & DEATH

HB 107 amends New Mexico's Controlled Substances Act to increase penalties for drug trafficking when it causes a death. It specifically adds a 12-year minimum prison term for a first-time trafficking offense resulting in human death, applying to Schedule I/II narcotics, methamphetamine, and related substances. The bill maintains existing felony classifications for other trafficking violations but elevates penalties for death-related cases. It directly affects individuals convicted of distributing controlled substances that lead to fatalities, particularly in cases involving narcotics or methamphetamine. The law does not change penalties for trafficking without death or for other offenses like distribution to minors.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

died · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 319: MINIMUM CAR INSURANCE AMOUNTS

SB 319 requires New Mexico drivers to carry minimum insurance coverage for uninsured and underinsured motorists, including specified limits for bodily injury, death, and property damage. The bill updates existing law to mandate that all motor vehicle liability policies include these minimum coverage levels (defined in Section 66-5-215) and requires insurers to provide separate coverage selection forms for each vehicle. It prohibits driving or operating a vehicle without this coverage and clarifies that underinsured motorist coverage must be included in policies. The law will take effect on January 1, 2026.

died · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 423: REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF RULES

SB 423 requires the Legislative Finance Committee to analyze the costs and impacts of "major rules" (those costing $10 million+ annually or significantly affecting industries/communities) before they take effect. It mandates that all state agency rules must receive the governor’s approval and automatically expire after five years unless renewed by the legislature. The bill also defines "major rules" and requires agencies to provide detailed cost-benefit analyses, including effects on state revenue, compliance costs, and alternatives. This directly affects state agencies creating regulations, the governor, and legislative committees managing rule oversight. The changes aim to increase transparency and accountability in rulemaking.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 250: STATE ENFORCEMENT OF IMMIGRATION LAW

SB 250 prohibits New Mexico state and local agencies (including police, sheriffs, and jails) from using public funds, personnel, or resources to enforce federal immigration laws or assist federal agents in immigration enforcement activities. This directly affects law enforcement agencies by barring them from detaining individuals solely based on suspected immigration status or aiding federal immigration investigations. The bill also clarifies that jails holding individuals under federal criminal warrants must be paid for by the federal government, replacing a prior law that allowed state cost-sharing. It repeals outdated references to federal immigration enforcement in state statutes.

Topics ✓ Immigration

died · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 463: DEFINITION & ACCESS TO HEALTH DATA

SB 463 amends New Mexico's Health Information System Act to clarify that "record-level data" includes identifiable patient information like names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. It specifically permits staff of the Legislative Finance Committee to access health claims data from insurers and payers, but only after all personal identifiers are removed and replaced with unique codes. This ensures lawmakers can review health cost and financing data without compromising patient privacy. The bill does not change how healthcare providers share data or affect patients directly, focusing solely on secure data access for legislative budget analysis.

Topics ✓ Technology

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