Rep. Angelica Rubio

Maddy summaryHB 318 would create a new legal claim in New Mexico for individuals whose rights protected by the U.S. Constitution (such as free speech or due process) are intentionally obstructed, prevented, or infringed by another person using unlawful means like force, fraud, or coercion. It allows affected residents to sue the responsible individual in district court within three years of the violation, following the same rules as existing intentional tort cases. The bill directly affects New Mexico residents who experience such constitutional rights violations and the individuals who cause them, regardless of whether the violator was acting as a government official. This provides a new remedy for damages but does not alter the underlying constitutional rights themselves.

Maddy summaryThis House Memorial (HM 39) requests that New Mexico's Secretary of Public Safety and the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs convene a task force to study the state's sexual assault examination kit processing system. The task force, including representatives from law enforcement, healthcare, and victim services, must report by July 2026 on backlog progress, service adequacy for survivors, and potential solutions. It directly affects state agencies managing forensic evidence and sexual assault programs, aiming to address delays in processing kits. The memorial does not create new law but mandates a review to improve handling of these critical forensic tools.

Maddy summaryThis House Memorial (HM 14) declares January 29, 2026, as "New Mexico TRIO Programs Day" to honor TRIO programs in New Mexico. TRIO programs - funded federally - support first-generation, low-income students in preparing for and accessing higher education. The memorial recognizes that New Mexico hosts 38 TRIO programs serving nearly 10,000 students annually with $12.5 million in federal funding. It does not create new policy or funding but symbolically acknowledges these programs' role in expanding college opportunities. The resolution was introduced to honor the 62nd anniversary of TRIO programs' creation.

Maddy summaryHJR 5 proposes a constitutional amendment to tie New Mexico state legislators' annual compensation to the state's median household income. Under this change, legislative pay would automatically increase if the median income rises and decrease if it falls, with adjustments made annually based on economic data. The amendment would take effect for legislators serving in the 59th Legislature (starting in 2028) and requires voter approval in the 2028 general election. This directly affects all state legislators by linking their salary to broader economic conditions rather than fixed rates.

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.

Maddy summaryHB 9, the Immigrant Safety Act, prohibits New Mexico state and local government entities - including sheriffs' departments, schools, and public agencies - from entering into agreements or using public property to detain individuals for federal immigration enforcement. It requires existing agreements facilitating such detentions to be terminated upon the law's effective date. The bill specifically bans public bodies from collaborating with federal immigration authorities on detention and ensures local policies align with these restrictions. Currently passed by both legislative chambers, it awaits the governor's signature to become law.

Maddy summaryHB 215 prohibits landlords and property owners from using artificial intelligence tools to coordinate rent pricing across multiple properties. It bans services that analyze rental data (like historical prices or lease terms) from multiple landlords to recommend similar rent increases or manipulate market competition. The bill also allows tenants harmed by such coordinated pricing to sue in court. This directly affects rental property owners using AI-driven pricing tools and tenants facing artificially inflated rents due to anti-competitive practices.

Maddy summaryHouse Memorial 45 requests the New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee to investigate how President Trump's "DOGE" department and related federal actions affect New Mexico residents. It specifically examines impacts like job losses among federal employees (including NM residents), cuts to federal programs, and potential security risks from DOGE accessing sensitive government systems. The committee must report findings and recommendations by July 31, 2025, to state legislative committees and agency secretaries. This memorial does not change laws but seeks to assess federal actions' concrete effects on New Mexico.

Maddy summaryHB 523 would require New Mexico public school administrators to review requests from federal immigration agents with a judicial warrant to enter a school. The bill specifies that school leaders must determine if access is permitted by law before granting entry. It directly affects school superintendents and charter school heads who would need to evaluate such warrant-based access requests. The bill was introduced in 2025 but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, and has not advanced further. This is a procedural measure focused on school access protocols, not a substantive change to immigration enforcement or school operations.

Maddy summarySB 177, the U Visa Certification Act, creates a state process for New Mexico agencies to certify victims of qualifying crimes for federal U visas. It directly affects crime victims who have assisted law enforcement with investigations, including those experiencing domestic violence, trafficking, or assault. The bill requires certifying agencies (like police departments or district attorneys) to process certification requests within 30 days (14 days for urgent cases), provide written denial reasons with appeal options, and establish internal review steps before victims can seek state department of justice review. This replaces the current federal-only certification process with a streamlined state system to help victims access immigration relief.