Rep. Marianna Anaya

Maddy summaryHB 211 increases tax credits for solar energy systems in New Mexico, primarily benefiting homeowners, businesses, and agricultural entities that install qualifying solar photovoltaic systems. It raises the credit rate to 20% (from 10%) for systems with at least 15 kilowatt-hours of storage capacity, allowing a maximum $12,000 credit per property annually - double the standard limit. The bill also creates a new corporate income tax credit for businesses installing solar systems, while maintaining an annual $30 million cap on total credits. These changes aim to incentivize larger-scale solar adoption by offering higher financial rewards for systems with storage capabilities.

Maddy summaryHB 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.

Maddy summaryThe Immigrant Safety Act prohibits New Mexico state and local government agencies - including police departments, jails, schools, and universities - from entering into or continuing agreements that allow federal immigration authorities to detain people for civil immigration violations. It requires immediate termination of any existing such agreements and bans the use of public property for this purpose. The law does not affect law enforcement's ability to detain individuals for criminal investigations under state law. Violations can be addressed through civil lawsuits filed by the attorney general to obtain court orders halting the practice.

Maddy summaryHB 518 designates the fourth Tuesday of January in each odd-numbered year as "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Expansive Day" in New Mexico. The bill requires the people of New Mexico to observe this day through activities that celebrate LGBTQ+ cultural, economic, and historic contributions to the state. It specifically aims to honor LGBTQ+ leaders and achievements while promoting diversity in New Mexico. This is a ceremonial observance without new regulations or funding, directly affecting how the state recognizes LGBTQ+ communities annually.

Maddy summaryHB 263, the Hospital Price Transparency Act, requires all New Mexico hospitals to publicly post detailed pricing information online. Hospitals must provide a machine-readable digital file showing standard charges (including gross rates, average negotiated rates with insurers, and cash prices) for all services, plus a consumer-friendly list of at least 300 "shoppable" services (like MRIs or lab tests), including the 70 services mandated by federal Medicare. This directly affects hospitals by mandating transparency on costs for both insured and self-pay patients, with penalties for non-compliance including restrictions on debt collection actions during violations. The bill aims to give consumers clear, accessible pricing data to make informed healthcare decisions.

Maddy summaryHB 73 eliminates the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits seeking damages related to childhood sexual abuse in New Mexico, allowing survivors to file claims at any time regardless of when the abuse occurred. It directly affects survivors of childhood sexual abuse - defined as acts violating specific New Mexico criminal laws (e.g., criminal sexual penetration of a minor) - by removing the previous time limits (like the 24th birthday deadline or 3-year window after disclosure to a healthcare provider). The bill applies retroactively, meaning it enables lawsuits for past cases where time limits had already expired. Currently, the bill passed the House but was postponed indefinitely in the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 3, 2025, and remains pending.

Maddy summaryHB 364 requires New Mexico's Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) to determine eligibility for federal benefits (like Supplemental Security Income) for children in its legal custody within 60 days of placement and annually thereafter. The bill mandates CYFD to apply for these benefits on the child’s behalf, manage them as the child’s "representative payee" if no other suitable person is available, and ensure funds are used only for the child’s unmet needs - not to cover CYFD care costs. It also requires CYFD to provide annual financial reports to the child and their legal representatives, and to return any remaining funds to the child (or parent/guardian if under 18) upon termination of custody. This law directly affects children in CYFD custody by ensuring they access available federal benefits while protecting those funds from being used for state care expenses.

Maddy summarySB 417 establishes a new legal process called "confirmatory adoption" for parents of children born through assisted reproduction, such as in vitro fertilization or donor eggs/sperm. This allows intended parents to formally confirm their parentage and obtain a court-ordered adoption judgment without the typical requirements of a standard adoption. The bill amends New Mexico's Adoption Act and Uniform Parentage Act to create this specific procedure, directly affecting intended parents who used assisted reproduction services. It streamlines the legal recognition of parental rights for these families by providing a dedicated pathway to formal adoption.

Maddy summarySB 283 requires New Mexico's Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) to determine federal benefits eligibility for children in its custody within 60 days of entry and annually thereafter. CYFD must apply for eligible benefits on the child's behalf, act as the child's representative payee (if no one else is available), and manage those benefits solely for the child's needs - prohibiting use of benefits to cover CYFD care costs. The bill mandates annual financial accounting to the child and relevant parties (like guardians or tribes), provides financial literacy tools before a child leaves custody, and requires CYFD to release remaining funds to the child (if 18+) or their parent/guardian upon custody termination. CYFD must also submit annual reports to the legislature starting in 2026 detailing benefit usage. This bill directly affects children in state custody and CYFD's administrative procedures for federal benefit management.