HM 32 New Mexico House · 2026 Regular Session

ADDRESS FORCED STERILIZATION POLICY

House Memorial 32 requests New Mexico's Indian Affairs Department and Commission on the Status of Women to study the history of forced or coerced sterilizations of Indigenous women and women of color in the state. The study would identify past cases, gather survivor testimony using trauma-informed methods, and assess current reproductive health services. It would lead to recommendations for a state truth commission, public memorial, and new reproductive justice programs. As a memorial (not a binding bill), it seeks to document historical harms and guide future action without implementing new laws.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 24, 2026
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Feb 6, 2026
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Feb 2, 2026
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