BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRUST FUND

SB 8 authorizes a $650 million transfer from New Mexico's general fund to the Behavioral Health Trust Fund for fiscal year 2027. This funding directly supports the state's behavioral health services by replenishing the trust fund, which finances mental health and substance use disorder programs. The bill establishes a specific, one-time funding mechanism to bolster existing services without creating new programs or eligibility criteria. It affects all New Mexicans who access behavioral health care through state-funded programs, as the transfer aims to strengthen service availability and infrastructure.