Sen. Cindy Nava

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 summaryHB 200 creates the "New Homes for New Mexico Program" to provide interest-free loans for first-time homebuyers purchasing newly built starter homes from approved developers. The program targets buyers earning below 120% of the area median income for a family of four, requiring the home to be their primary residence and limiting starter homes to 1,800 square feet on lots under 5,000 square feet. Loans up to $50,000 (or $75,000 in high-cost counties like Los Alamos, Santa Fe, or Taos) must be repaid if the home is sold or stops being the primary residence. The program is funded by a $25 million appropriation from the general fund for fiscal year 2027 and beyond.

Maddy summaryHB 128 presumes that certain cancers and health conditions diagnosed after specific employment periods are caused by firefighting work, directly affecting full-time non-volunteer firefighters in New Mexico. It lists 17 cancer types (like bladder, breast, lung, and leukemia) that are presumed work-related after 5-15 years of service, along with infectious diseases (e.g., hepatitis) and PTSD requiring physical impairment. The bill shifts the burden of proof: employers must rebut these presumptions with evidence showing non-work causes, and medical treatment for covered conditions must be provided as if work-related. This aims to streamline access to workers' compensation for firefighters facing job-linked health issues without requiring them to prove causation in court.

Maddy summarySB 41 eliminates the statute of limitations for specific sex crimes in New Mexico, including second, third, and fourth degree criminal sexual penetration and contact with minors, as well as related attempts, conspiracies, and solicitations. Prosecutors can now file charges for these crimes at any time, regardless of when they occurred. The bill also tolls the statute of limitations for child abandonment or abuse cases until the victim turns 18 or reports the abuse to law enforcement, whichever happens first. This change directly affects victims of these crimes and allows for prosecution without time constraints.

Maddy summarySB 58 extends the property tax exemption period for project property in metropolitan redevelopment areas from seven to fourteen years for properties acquired by local governments on or after January 1, 1986. During this extended period, lessees and owners of substantial beneficial interests must pay annual amounts equal to the property taxes that would have been due if the property were not exempt, based on the valuation from the year before acquisition. The county treasurer collects these payments and distributes them as if they were regular property taxes. This change applies only to properties acquired after 1986, leaving existing rules for properties acquired before that date unchanged.

Maddy summarySB 40, the "Driver Privacy and Safety Act," limits how law enforcement and private entities can share automated license plate reader (ALPR) data. It prohibits sharing ALPR information for immigration enforcement, investigating protected health care activities (like reproductive or gender-affirming care), or targeting constitutionally protected speech. The law makes ALPR data confidential (not public record), requires court orders for private data sales, and mandates quarterly reports to the attorney general on out-of-state data requests. Violations can result in $10,000 fines per incident.

Maddy summarySenate Memorial 17 requests the Secretary of Public Safety and the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs to form a task force to study sexual assault exam kit processing and backlog issues in New Mexico. The task force, including representatives from law enforcement, rape crisis centers, forensic labs, and survivor services, will examine current kit processing timelines and challenges. It must report by 2027 to legislative committees on progress, survivor service adequacy, and potential solutions. This memorial does not create new law but directs state agencies to address delays in processing evidence from sexual assault cases.

Maddy summarySenate Memorial 14 (SM 14) is a non-binding resolution requesting New Mexico's Indian Affairs Department and Commission on the Status of Women to study the historical forced or coerced sterilization of Indigenous women and women of color in the state. The study will identify past cases, gather survivor testimony using culturally safe methods, assess current reproductive healthcare access, and recommend actions to address harm. It aims to inform a state truth and reconciliation commission, a public memorial, and a Native American-led reproductive justice program, culminating in a 2027 report to the legislature. The resolution focuses on documenting historical violations and planning healing measures, not implementing new laws.

Maddy summarySB 18 establishes legally binding statewide greenhouse gas emissions targets for New Mexico, requiring a 45% reduction from 2005 levels by 2030, 75% by 2040, and net zero emissions (100% reduction) by 2050. The bill mandates that the Environmental Improvement Board track and report emissions, allowing states to meet targets through direct reductions or carbon removal projects within New Mexico, including initiatives on tribal lands. It updates key definitions in environmental law to clarify terms like "greenhouse gas," "statewide emissions," and "carbon intensity" for consistent reporting and enforcement. These provisions directly affect state agencies, businesses, and industries contributing to emissions within New Mexico.

Maddy summaryHouse Memorial 9 declares January 21, 2026, as "Mexico-New Mexico Advocacy Day" to recognize the cultural, economic, and trade ties between New Mexico and Mexico. The memorial highlights Mexico as New Mexico’s top trading partner (with $7 billion in exports in 2024) and emphasizes shared Hispanic/Latino heritage, border commerce, and collaboration with the Albuquerque Mexican consulate. It does not create new laws or programs but symbolically celebrates existing partnerships. The resolution was passed by the New Mexico House of Representatives and directs the memorial to be shared with the Mexican consulate and state leadership.