Maddy summaryHB 574 prohibits unlicensed individuals from providing immigration consultations or services, including using the titles "notario" or "notario publico," by adding this practice to New Mexico's definition of "unfair or deceptive trade practice" under the Unfair Practices Act. It directly affects immigration consultants who operate without a law license or attorney supervision, particularly those misrepresenting themselves as "notarios." The bill makes such actions illegal under state consumer protection law, requiring providers to either hold a law license or work under a licensed attorney. This amendment aims to prevent deceptive practices targeting immigrants seeking legal assistance. The bill was referred to committees but was postponed indefinitely in June 2025.
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Maddy summarySB 116 creates a three-year pilot program for math labs in New Mexico public schools serving kindergarten through sixth grade. Participating schools must establish dedicated math labs with at least one qualified teacher, focus on small-group hands-on learning aligned with standards, and provide teacher training. The state appropriates $3 million (2026-2028) to fund grants of at least $100,000 per participating school annually, requiring schools to track student math proficiency data and report outcomes. The bill was referred to committees but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, meaning it is not currently active.
Maddy summaryHB 186 would create a new "Medicaid Forward Plan" to provide health coverage for New Mexicans under age 65 who earn too much for standard Medicaid (over 133% of the federal poverty level) but still cannot afford private insurance. The plan would use income-based premiums and cost-sharing (with discounts for households below 400% of the poverty level) and require collaboration between the Health Care Authority and the Insurance Office to enroll people through the state health insurance exchange. The bill mandates the state to develop this plan by January 2028, with $2 million allocated for planning staff and consulting in 2026-2027. It specifically requires input from tribal nations and aims to maximize federal funding to keep coverage affordable.
Maddy summaryHB 84, the Employee Free Speech Act, protects New Mexico employees from employer retaliation for refusing to attend or listen to workplace communications about political matters. It prohibits employers from taking adverse actions like firing, demoting, or reducing hours against employees who decline to participate in mandatory political discussions or communications. The bill allows affected employees to seek damages, reinstatement, lost wages, and attorney fees, while exempting required legal updates, job-related information, educational coursework, religious communications, and casual conversations. The bill passed the House in March 2025 but was postponed indefinitely in the Senate by June 3, 2025, and remains pending.
Maddy summaryThis non-binding joint memorial (HJM 6) expresses New Mexico's legislative support for strengthening U.S.-Taiwan and New Mexico-Taiwan relations. It specifically advocates for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations (like the WHO and UN climate talks), supports ongoing U.S.-Taiwan trade negotiations, and encourages educational exchanges between New Mexico and Taiwan. The resolution does not create new laws or obligations but formally endorses existing efforts, citing New Mexico's $62 million in exports to Taiwan and companies like Admiral Cable operating in the state. The memorial passed the New Mexico House but was postponed indefinitely in the Senate in June 2025.
Maddy summarySB 102 creates a two-year pilot program (2025-2027) administered by New Mexico's Department of Health to study the impact of a universal basic income on low-income pregnant people. It would provide $1,500 monthly payments to eligible participants (pregnant individuals with income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level) for pregnancy through their infant's first year, alongside mandatory home visits, surveys, and prenatal care attendance. The program requires a control group (not receiving payments) and mandates compliance with these requirements, with non-compliance moving participants to the control group. Funded by $80 million from the general fund (2026-2027), the study aims to evaluate financial impacts, but the bill was postponed indefinitely in June 2025 and has not advanced.
Maddy summaryHB 95 would require most group health insurance plans in New Mexico to cover fertility preservation services, such as storing eggs, embryos, or reproductive tissue, for people whose medical treatment (e.g., cancer therapy) may cause infertility. It mandates coverage regardless of an individual’s age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, life expectancy, or perceived quality of life. The law would apply to all qualifying group health plans, including self-insured employer plans, and is scheduled to take effect January 1, 2026. It does not cover general fertility treatments but specifically addresses preservation services needed due to medically necessary treatments.
Maddy summaryHB 22 amends New Mexico's Minimum Wage Act to prohibit employers from deducting credit card processing fees from tips paid via credit card. It requires employers to pay tipped employees the full amount indicated by patrons on credit card slips, without any deductions for fees charged by credit card companies. This directly affects service workers (like servers and bartenders) who receive tips through credit card payments in New Mexico. The bill takes immediate effect as it declares an emergency.
Maddy summaryHB 423 allocates $30 million for water security planning grants to local governments and regional water entities, $30 million to upgrade state water data systems, and $2 million to enforce Rio Grande water rights along a specific river stretch. It directly affects local water planning groups, the state engineer’s office, and agencies managing New Mexico’s compliance with the Rio Grande Compact. The bill provides funding for fiscal years 2026-2028 (with unspent funds reverting to the general fund by 2028), focusing on creating regional water plans, improving public water data access, and ensuring water delivery obligations to Elephant Butte Reservoir. These provisions aim to strengthen water management infrastructure and legal compliance without altering existing water rights or introducing new regulations.
Maddy summaryHB 201 raises the minimum annual salary for school employees in New Mexico to $30,000, effective for the 2025-2026 school year. It increases the minimum salary for licensed educational assistants from $25,000 to $30,000 and establishes a new $30,000 annual minimum for all noncertified school personnel (replacing a prior hourly rate of $6.00). School districts must implement this pay rate for eligible employees, including both licensed educational assistants and noncertified staff working directly with students. The bill applies to all public school districts in the state.