Rep. Jenifer Jones

Maddy summaryHB 235 prohibits undocumented aliens from receiving, transporting, or possessing firearms or destructive devices in New Mexico, adding this category to existing prohibitions that already cover felons and individuals subject to protection orders. The bill defines "undocumented alien" as a foreign national unlawfully present in the U.S. under federal law and specifies that violating this provision constitutes a misdemeanor. It does not change penalties for other prohibited groups (like felons, who face felony charges) but extends the prohibition to undocumented aliens. The bill focuses on restricting firearm access for this specific group, aligning with broader state firearm safety laws. The measure was referred to committees in January 2025 but was postponed indefinitely in June 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 578, the "Every Mother Matters Act," creates a state-funded Pregnancy Launch Program offering no-cost health services, including prenatal care, addiction support, and domestic violence assistance, to pregnant people, new parents, and those experiencing recent pregnancy loss. It requires licensed healthcare providers performing abortions to first offer information about these services (plus social services and abortion risks), unless a medical emergency exists. The program must operate statewide, with providers reporting resource offers and medical emergencies to the health department. The bill mandates annual public reporting on program participation and compliance, with enforcement including potential license penalties for noncompliance. (Effective dates: Program services begin July 2025; resource offer requirement begins July 2026.)

Maddy summaryThis bill designates August each year as "New Mexico Red and Green Chile Month" to recognize chile's cultural significance and economic impact. It highlights chile's role in blending New Mexico's indigenous and Spanish heritage and acknowledges its importance to the state's agricultural economy, supporting thousands of jobs. The bill is purely commemorative and does not create new laws or obligations. It directly affects New Mexicans by formally celebrating a symbol central to the state's identity and livelihood.

Maddy summaryHB 171 allows licensed custodial care facilities providing medically monitored withdrawal management to legally stock and possess certain controlled substances (specifically those in Schedules III-V under federal law). This applies only to facilities with a consulting pharmacist overseeing care and 24/7 nursing staff on-site year-round. The bill amends New Mexico's Pharmacy Act to authorize these facilities to maintain the necessary medications for withdrawal management directly on-site. It does not change patient eligibility or treatment protocols, but streamlines access to specific controlled drugs for approved facilities.