New Mexico Bills

in committee · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HM 55: LINCOLN COUNTY HOMEOWNER RELIEF

HM 55 (House Memorial 55) is a non-binding resolution urging New Mexico's Office of Superintendent of Insurance to approve proposed changes to the state's FAIR plan property insurance program. The resolution seeks to increase residential coverage limits under the FAIR plan to $750,000 for homeowners in high-risk wildfire areas like Lincoln County, where recent fires destroyed homes. This change would provide higher coverage than the current actual-cash-value basis, helping affected residents secure insurance to rebuild. The memorial does not create new law but formally requests timely approval of these specific coverage adjustments.

in committee · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 227: CHILD CARE FACILITY QUALIFYING ENTITIES

HB 227 amends New Mexico's Local Economic Development Act to include licensed child care facilities as eligible for state economic development incentives. Specifically, it adds "child care facility" (defined as family-home-based or center-based programs licensed by the early childhood education and care department to provide care for infants, toddlers, and children) to the list of qualifying entities. This change allows child care providers to access public support like grants, infrastructure improvements, and tax incentives previously available to entities such as cultural facilities and manufacturers. The bill directly affects licensed child care facilities across New Mexico seeking to expand or improve services through state economic development programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 605: PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

This bill has no substantive text or policy details provided in the available context. The bill title ("PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE") is broad but does not specify any concrete provisions, mechanisms, or affected groups. It was introduced by Rep. Joanne Ferrary but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, with no further action documented. Without bill text or a substantive summary, a factual description of its policy changes cannot be provided.

in committee · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 153: PROTECT REPORTERS FROM EXPLOITATIVE SPYING

HB 153, the "Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act," prevents New Mexico state entities from forcing journalists or their service providers to disclose protected information without court approval. It specifically bars compelled disclosure of sources, notes, or communications related to journalism unless a court finds, by preponderance of evidence, that disclosure is necessary to prevent terrorism or imminent violence threatening serious harm. The law requires courts to notify journalists before granting disclosure orders (with limited 45-day delays for urgent investigations) and mandates that any compelled information be narrowly tailored and relevant. It directly affects journalists, their personal devices/accounts, and service providers like telecom companies, while explicitly allowing investigations into journalists suspected of crimes unrelated to their work.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HM 40: STUDY OFFICE OF PEACE

This memorial (HM 40) requests the New Mexico Legislative Council to form a 7-member study group to examine whether creating a state Office of Peace is feasible. The group, appointed by the University of New Mexico School of Law, would include experts from peace-building, restorative justice, education, military/law enforcement, legal studies, labor, and community relations. The study must be completed by November 2025, with findings and recommendations submitted to the legislature. It does not create the office but assesses its potential impact on conflict resolution and safety efforts across New Mexico.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 610: PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

Based solely on the provided context, HB 610 has no substantive text or policy details available for summary. The bill was introduced by Representative D. Wonda Johnson in New Mexico's 2025 legislative session, but its title ("PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE") is a broad category without specific provisions described. The bill was referred to the House Rules and Order of Business Committee on February 20, 2025, and its action was later postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025. Without further bill text or summary content in the context, no concrete policy changes or affected parties can be identified.

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 367: MEDICAL SPANISH EDUCATION PROGRAM

SB 367 would appropriate $350,000 from the state general fund to the University of New Mexico's Health Sciences Center for a Spanish-language medical curriculum. The funds would support curriculum development and implementation through the Health Sciences Center Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, directly benefiting health sciences students preparing for healthcare roles in Spanish-speaking communities. The program would operate during fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with any unspent funds reverting to the general fund by year-end 2027. This bill focuses on enhancing language training for future healthcare providers without altering existing healthcare policies or regulations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 528: PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

The provided context does not include the actual provisions or content of SB 528, so a substantive summary of its policy changes cannot be generated. The bill's title ("PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE") is a broad category, but no specific mechanisms or affected parties are described in the available text. It was introduced by Senator Michael Padilla in the 2025 New Mexico legislature and was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025. Without the bill's text or detailed summary, concrete policy details cannot be identified.

died · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 592: PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

The provided context does not include the actual provisions or policy details of HB 592. The bill title ("PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE") is broad, but the text and summary sections contain no specific language describing what the bill would change or who it would affect. Without the bill's text or a substantive summary, a factual description of its mechanisms, provisions, or direct impact cannot be provided. The bill's status (postponed indefinitely) does not clarify its content.

in committee · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 377: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY VALUATION CHANGES

HB 377 changes how residential property taxes are calculated in New Mexico. It updates the definition of "residential property" and requires valuation authorities to use specific methods for properties owned by a single taxpayer across multiple parcels or contiguous tracts, treating them as a single unit for tax purposes. The bill also mandates that property tax notices include comparable sales data used in valuation and prohibits penalties for late taxes if notices weren't mailed on time. These changes directly affect residential property owners, especially those with multiple properties in one county, by altering how their tax value is determined and calculated.

in committee · New Mexico · House Jun 3, 2025

HB 474: TRAIL LIFE USE LICENSE PLATE

HB 474 would create a special Trail Life USA license plate for New Mexico vehicle owners, costing $35 initially and $30 annually to renew. Revenue from these fees would fund plate production ($12 per plate) and state parks development ($23 per plate), with the parks division receiving all renewal fees. The program would automatically end after 2031 if annual plate issuance drops below 50% of the average from 2026-2031. As of June 2025, the bill was postponed indefinitely and is not yet law.

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 176: MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CHANGES

SB 176 sets new limits on recoverable damages in New Mexico medical malpractice cases, capping total non-punitive awards per injury based on provider type and year (e.g., $750,000 for hospitals in 2022, rising to $6 million by 2027 with annual inflation adjustments). It requires payments from the Patient Compensation Fund to be made as medical expenses occur, directs 75% of punitive damages to the state, and creates a Patient Safety Improvement Fund. The bill also limits attorney fees in malpractice claims and adjusts caps annually using the consumer price index. These changes directly affect patients filing malpractice suits, healthcare providers, and the state’s compensation and safety funding mechanisms.

Topics ✗ Healthcare

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