Sen. Angel Charley

Maddy summarySB 191 allocates $10 million from New Mexico's general fund to the Crime Victims Reparation Commission for community-based domestic violence programs during fiscal year 2026. The funds directly support local programs that assist domestic violence survivors, with unspent balances reverting to the general fund by year-end. The bill passed committee but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, meaning it has not advanced further in the legislative process. This is a funding measure, not a procedural or commemorative resolution.

Maddy summarySB 508 requires most health insurance plans in New Mexico to cover specific healthcare services without cost sharing (like copays or deductibles). It mandates coverage for abortion care, gender-affirming care, and contraception as outlined in federal guidelines, along with preventive services like immunizations and women's screenings. The bill also creates a special enrollment period for pregnant individuals and eliminates prior authorization for these services. High-deductible health plans are exempt until the policyholder meets their deductible, except where federal law allows. This bill directly affects insurance providers, healthcare facilities, and enrollees seeking these covered services.

Maddy summarySB 404 strengthens privacy protections for patient health records in New Mexico by requiring healthcare providers and institutions to segregate sensitive information, such as reproductive health care and gender-affirming care details, from general health records. It prohibits disclosing this segregated information without explicit consent, repealing a prior requirement to report induced abortions. The bill directly affects healthcare entities, including hospitals, clinics, and insurers, that handle patient data. Key provisions define "health care information" broadly to include mental/physical health records and explicitly protect reproductive and gender-affirming care data from unauthorized sharing.

Maddy summarySB 94 extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting certain sex crimes against minors in New Mexico. It modifies the law to allow criminal prosecution for crimes against minors until the victim turns 35, with exceptions for violent first-degree felonies. The bill also adds a provision that pauses the statute of limitations clock until the victim turns 18 or reports the crime to police, whichever occurs first. This change directly affects victims of sexual offenses under specific New Mexico statutes (Sections 30-6-1, 30-9-11, and 30-9-13) and their ability to seek prosecution years after the crime occurred.

Maddy summarySB 518 appropriates $50,000 for UNM Health Sciences Center maternity and infant care programs and $50,000 for the UNM Hospital Young Children's Health Center, both for fiscal year 2026. The bill directly supports mothers and young children in New Mexico by funding these specific health services. Unspent funds at year-end would revert to the state general fund. The bill was introduced by Senator Angel M. Charley and was postponed indefinitely by the Senate in June 2025. This is a funding measure, not a policy change affecting broader legislation.

Maddy summarySB 26 renames New Mexico's "Family Violence Protection Act" to the "Protection Against Abuse and Violence Act" to better reflect its scope. The bill clarifies key definitions and specifies that courts must follow a clear standard when issuing orders of protection, which are court orders designed to protect individuals from abuse. It also amends and repeals specific sections of state law to modernize the legal framework for these protections. These changes aim to make the law more precise and accessible for victims seeking safety.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Memorial (SM 11) affirms New Mexico's commitment to protecting Mount Taylor as a traditional cultural property sacred to Indigenous nations, including the Pueblos of Acoma and Laguna, Hopi Tribe, and Navajo Nation. It opposes uranium mining projects that threaten the mountain’s cultural integrity and water sources, specifically citing risks to the San Andres-Glorieta aquifer. The resolution urges state and federal agencies to deny mining permits within Mount Taylor’s designated cultural boundaries and calls for federal reform of the 1872 Mining Act to prioritize tribal consultation. As a non-binding memorial, it expresses legislative position but does not alter existing laws.

Maddy summaryHB 526 would allow 16- and 17-year-old New Mexico residents to register to vote in local, municipal, and special local elections. Once registered, they would become eligible to vote in these elections upon turning 16, rather than waiting until age 18. The bill specifically applies to local elections (not statewide or federal contests) and requires registration through standard channels like the motor vehicle department or online portal. It takes effect January 1, 2026, but is currently postponed indefinitely after committee approval.

Maddy summarySB 517, introduced by Senator Angel M. Charley, allocates $100,000 from New Mexico's general fund to the Department of Health to create a program providing new parents with items that support safe infant sleep, such as sleep sacks or safe sleep gear. The program will operate during fiscal year 2026, directly benefiting new parents across the state by offering free, practical resources to reduce sleep-related infant risks. Any unspent funds by the end of fiscal year 2026 will revert to the state's general fund. This bill focuses on making safe sleep resources accessible without cost to families.

Maddy summarySB 420, the "Community Privacy & Safety Act," requires online service providers operating in New Mexico to limit how they collect and use consumer data. It directly affects for-profit companies offering online features, products, or services to New Mexico residents, prohibiting them from using biometric data without consent, engaging in data brokerage without permission, or using deceptive "dark patterns" to manipulate user choices. Key provisions include giving consumers the right to opt out of data sharing, access their data, and prevent retaliation for exercising these rights. The law also bans companies from waiving these protections or denying service based on a consumer's privacy choices.