New Mexico Bills

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 92: SENIOR INCOME TAX DEDUCTION

HB 92 would expand New Mexico's tax exemption for Social Security income, directly benefiting seniors whose primary income comes from Social Security. The bill phases in higher tax exemptions over time: starting at 20% for 2026-2027, increasing to 40% (2028-2029), 60% (2030-2031), 80% (2032-2033), and reaching 100% by 2034. It sets income thresholds: $75,000 for married filing separately, $150,000 for joint filers, and $100,000 for single filers. The bill is currently pending before the House Commerce & Economic Development and Taxation & Revenue Committees.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SJR 4: SESSION LENGTH & BILL CONSIDERATION, CA

SJR 4 is a constitutional amendment proposal that would change New Mexico's legislative session rules. It would extend regular sessions in even-numbered years from 30 to 60 days and remove current restrictions that limit even-year sessions to only budget, appropriations, and revenue bills. The amendment also adds provisions allowing the legislature to consider veto overrides for bills from any session (regular, special, or extraordinary) within the same biennium. If passed, this would require voter approval at the next general election. This is a procedural change affecting how the legislature organizes its work, not a policy on specific issues.

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 210: HEALTH INFO EXCHANGE INFO SHARING

HB 210 allocates $4.813 million from the general fund to the Health Care Authority for fiscal year 2027. It directly provides healthcare facilities (like hospitals and clinics) with subsidized subscriptions to New Mexico's state-designated Health Information Exchange (HIE), encouraging them to share patient health data electronically. The bill’s key mechanism is covering the cost of HIE subscriptions for participating facilities, aiming to improve data sharing across providers. Any unspent funds at year-end would revert to the general fund. This is a funding measure, not a policy change to patient care standards.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 173: DEMENTIA CARE SPECIALIST PROGRAM

HB 173 creates New Mexico's Dementia Care Specialist Program within the Aging and Long-Term Services Department. The program employs or contracts dementia care specialists to provide direct support to individuals with dementia and their caregivers, including cognitive assessments, early detection assistance, caregiver education, and training for healthcare providers. It requires the department to collaborate with health agencies, tribal nations, and community organizations to deliver culturally appropriate services, with a $1 million appropriation for fiscal years 2027-2029. The department must report annually on specialist distribution, services provided, outcomes (like reduced hospitalizations), and cost savings by 2029. This bill directly affects New Mexico residents living with dementia and their families, aiming to improve care coordination and reduce caregiver stress through structured support services.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 189: CYFD SUPPORT & SERVICES TO LGBTQ+ FAMILIES

HB 189 allocates $200,000 from the general fund to New Mexico's Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) for fiscal year 2027. The funding directly supports LGBTQ+ families by providing statewide "family affirmation services" and education/outreach programs to help LGBTQ+ individuals and families consider foster parenting or adoption. Key provisions include creating targeted support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) families and expanding outreach to encourage LGBTQ+ participation in foster care and adoption systems. The bill specifies that unspent funds will revert to the general fund by the end of fiscal year 2027. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, focused on resource allocation for CYFD services.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 44: DENTAL & DENTAL HYGIENIST COMPACT

HB 44 (Dental & Dental Hygienist Compact) proposes to create a multi-state agreement allowing licensed dentists and dental hygienists from New Mexico to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. It establishes a "compact privilege" that would let qualified professionals work temporarily in other member states, reducing duplicative licensing requirements. The bill also requires state and federal criminal background checks for license applicants, as amended in the Dental Health Care Act. This aims to improve access to dental care, address workforce shortages, and facilitate mobility for military members and their families. The bill is currently under review by the House Health & Human Services and Judiciary Committees.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 105: ATTENDANCE FOR SUCCESS & EXCUSED ABSENCES

SB 105 clarifies that absences related to a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and those permitted under federal or state accommodations are considered "excused" under New Mexico's Attendance for Success Act. It requires the Public Education Department to create and publish written guidance for schools on implementing the law, including specific rules for medical absences, pregnancy, and parenting-related absences (with documentation). The bill affects all public schools, charter schools, and private schools, which must now align their attendance policies to allow make-up work for excused absences while maintaining clear definitions of "chronic absence" and "unexcused absence." This update aims to standardize attendance policies and reduce barriers for students with specific needs.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 4: MEDICAL RESIDENT & FELLOW SALARIES

SB 4 appropriates $2 million from the general fund to the Health Care Authority for Medicaid-directed payments to the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. This funding directly increases salaries for graduate medical education residents and fellows at UNM. The bill specifies that unspent funds by the end of fiscal year 2027 must revert to the general fund. The measure focuses solely on providing state funding to support resident and fellow compensation through the Medicaid program.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 160: CREATE ALL CITIES & COUNTIES FUND

HB 160 creates a new "All Cities and Counties Fund" in New Mexico's state treasury to distribute a portion of gross receipts tax revenue to municipalities (cities/towns) and counties. The bill requires 8% of eligible tax revenue to be transferred into this fund, with annual distributions calculated using a formula based on each municipality's or county's population and their share of state tax revenue. Transfers are scheduled to begin on November 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, directly affecting all cities and counties across New Mexico. The fund aims to provide ongoing financial support to local governments based on population data and tax contributions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New Mexico · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 167: NOTICE OF SALE OF MOBILE HOME PARKS

HB 167 requires mobile home park owners in New Mexico to give residents written notice (via certified mail and posted on doors) before selling the park to a third party. This notice must include the sale terms and residents' right to purchase the park within 75 days if they can gather 51% support and match the third-party offer's price and conditions. Owners must negotiate in good faith if residents submit a comparable offer, and residents can assign their purchase rights to nonprofits or governments. Violations carry penalties of $100,000 or 20% of the park’s appraised value, whichever is greater. The bill excludes sales from foreclosures, family transfers, or government takings.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 187: NMFA WATER PROJECT FUND

SB 187 appropriates $222 million from the state general fund to the New Mexico Finance Authority's Water Project Fund for water projects authorized by the 2026 legislature. The funds must be spent by the end of fiscal year 2027, with any unused balance reverting to the general fund. This bill directly affects the state's water infrastructure projects by providing dedicated funding for approved initiatives. It does not change policy but enables specific water-related projects through a one-time budget allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New Mexico · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 206: RELINQUISHMENT OF INFANTS AT SAFE HAVEN BOXES

SB 206 allows parents to anonymously relinquish infants under 90 days old at designated safe haven sites (like hospitals, fire stations, or police stations) without facing criminal charges for abandonment. Parents have 90 days to contact the Children, Youth and Families Department to seek reunification; if they do not, the department must file to terminate parental rights automatically. Safe haven sites must provide parents with information about adoption services and reunification options, and the bill grants legal immunity to sites that install safe haven baby boxes. The law directly affects parents seeking anonymous relinquishment, infants under 90 days old, and state child welfare agencies managing the process.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill results