Rep. Janelle Anyanonu

Maddy summarySB 30 repeals a state law requiring healthcare providers to report induced abortions to the New Mexico Department of Health. This change removes a specific data collection requirement that previously applied to abortion providers. The bill directly affects healthcare facilities and providers performing abortions, as they will no longer need to submit these reports. The key provision is the outright removal of Section 24-14-18 NMSA 1978 from state law, eliminating the reporting obligation without creating new requirements. The bill was referred to relevant committees and passed committee reports in early 2026.

Maddy summarySB 48 authorizes the State Fairgrounds District to issue up to $92 million in bonds, secured by portions of the state's gross receipts tax and gaming tax distributions. This bill directly affects the State Fairgrounds District, enabling it to borrow funds for district projects under existing financial authority. The bonds must be repaid using designated tax revenues, as specified in the State Fairgrounds District Act. This is a procedural authorization for financing, not a new policy change.

Maddy summarySB 54 proposes comprehensive criminal justice reforms in New Mexico. It requires correctional facilities to expand medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders and track its use, mandates a public crime data dashboard for transparency, and creates new funds for jail reentry programs and crisis intervention. The bill also sets new training standards for county detention officers, establishes treatment courts for certain cases, and expands pre-prosecution diversion programs. The bill was postponed indefinitely in June 2025 after committee revisions.

Maddy summaryHB 489 establishes a confidential online portal for reporting racial incidents in New Mexico schools, allowing students, families, and staff to submit reports without public disclosure. The Black Education Liaison must maintain this portal and provide links to policy briefs, resources on historically Black colleges, and materials supporting equitable education for Black students. This directly affects Black students, schools, and the New Mexico Public Education Department by creating a dedicated system to address racial discrimination and improve educational outcomes. The portal's submissions are confidential and exempt from public records requests under the bill.

Maddy summaryHB 100 would exempt attorneys at law and contractors from New Mexico's property management licensing requirements when managing properties. Specifically, it removes the need for these professionals to comply with Chapter 61, Article 29 of the state's real estate laws, which normally govern property management services like leasing, tenant relations, and financial reporting. This change directly affects attorneys and contractors who manage properties for clients, allowing them to perform these services without obtaining a separate property management license. The bill focuses on clarifying regulatory exemptions rather than creating new requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 250 requires all New Mexico correctional facilities (including jails, prisons, and detention centers operated by state, local, or private entities) to provide free menstrual hygiene products to people in custody who menstruate or experience uterine/vaginal bleeding. The bill mandates facilities to develop policies ensuring products like pads, tampons, and panty liners are available at no cost upon admission, routinely, and on request without medical referral. Facilities must offer product choices (including combinations) and maintain availability regardless of confinement conditions, except for safety reasons. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, directly affecting incarcerated individuals with menstrual needs.

Maddy summarySB 205 creates a new Office of Housing Planning and Production within New Mexico's Department of Finance and Administration to coordinate statewide housing efforts. The office will develop a strategy to reduce housing costs and increase availability - including for low-income and homeless households - by analyzing zoning rules, building codes, construction costs, and promoting innovative housing solutions like modular homes. It requires annual data collection on housing needs, market conditions, and program impacts to track progress toward state goals and identify geographic gaps. The office will provide technical assistance to local governments, tribes, and regional entities to improve housing regulations and grow local housing capacity. The bill declares an emergency to allow immediate implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 453 creates New Mexico's Creditworthiness Assistance Program, administered by the state mortgage finance authority. It provides grants to help eligible individuals (participants in approved credit education programs) cover up to $5,000 in unpaid rent per person or $2,500 for property damages caused while renting. The program is funded through a new Creditworthiness Assistance Fund and requires participants to complete budgeting and credit history training. It directly affects low-income renters struggling with rent arrears or property damage claims, offering financial relief to improve their credit standing.

Maddy summaryHB 98 would automatically remove eviction records from public view in New Mexico after five years. It directly affects tenants who have been evicted, as their court and agency records related to eviction would be destroyed without needing to file a separate request. The bill requires courts and agencies to implement this automatic removal and creates a verification process through the Administrative Office of Courts to confirm expungement or handle delayed cases. All requests for verification remain confidential, protecting tenants' privacy during the process.

Maddy summaryHJM 9 is a procedural joint memorial requesting the New Mexico Legislative Council to create a special interim committee focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and data privacy. The committee would examine AI's impact on industries, government, and daily life - including concerns about bias, security, and workforce changes - and address New Mexico's lack of comprehensive data privacy laws. It would hold hearings, gather stakeholder input from businesses, consumers, and experts, and develop recommendations for future legislation in 2026. This bill does not create new laws but sets up a process to inform potential future regulations affecting residents, businesses, and state agencies. The committee's work would align with national trends while reflecting New Mexico's unique needs, such as its technology sector and national laboratories.