Rep. Chris Chandler

Maddy summaryThis constitutional amendment proposal (HJR 1) would require New Mexico to establish nominating committees for each public university board of regents. These committees would provide the governor with candidate lists for nonstudent regent appointments, ensuring no more than three appointees are from the same political party and that appointees haven't changed party registration in the six months prior. Student regents would be appointed from lists provided by elected student governing bodies at each institution, except for three specialized schools (New Mexico School for the Deaf, Military Institute, and School for the Blind). The amendment must be approved by voters to take effect, as it would change how regents are selected across all state educational institutions.

Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided context, a summary of HB 368 cannot be generated. The bill text includes only the title, introductory language, and a committee referral date (February 4, 2026, to the House Rules and Order of Business Committee), with no substantive provisions, key mechanisms, or policy details described in the text provided. The "Summary" field in the context is also empty. Without specific bill language or policy content, a factual summary meeting the requested criteria is not possible.

Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided context, this bill's specific provisions cannot be summarized. The context only includes the bill's title, introductory line, and a pending committee action date (February 4, 2026), with no description of its actual content, mechanisms, or affected parties. The title "PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE" is broad and does not indicate specific policy changes. Without additional text describing the bill's requirements or effects, a factual summary of its substance cannot be generated.

Maddy summaryThis is a fictional legislative bill (HM 29) created for illustrative purposes, as it references events that have not occurred (e.g., a 2026 U.S. invasion of Venezuela under President Trump). The bill is a **non-binding memorial** (not a law) formally condemning a fictional U.S. military action against Venezuela, including the alleged seizure of President Maduro. It does not create new policies or affect any real individuals or entities, as it describes an invented scenario. The document primarily expresses symbolic disapproval and calls for a transition to democratic governance in Venezuela, with no enforceable provisions. No real legislative action on this bill exists, as it is part of a hypothetical example.

Maddy summaryHB 279 strengthens privacy protections for patients seeking reproductive health care or gender-affirming care in New Mexico. It restricts the disclosure of health information related to these services, bans location tracking at facilities providing such care, and requires hospitals to follow updated licensing standards. The bill also allows providers to participate in the Confidential Substitute Address Act and imposes civil penalties for violations. These changes directly affect patients, healthcare providers, and facilities offering reproductive or gender-affirming care.

Maddy summaryHB 28, the Artificial Intelligence Transparency Act, requires businesses in New Mexico using AI for major decisions (like loans, jobs, housing, or healthcare) to notify consumers before AI influences those decisions. It mandates clear explanations for negative outcomes - including reasons, data used, and human oversight - and provides consumers a chance to correct data or appeal decisions reviewed by humans. The bill also forces AI chatbots ("companion products") to disclose their AI nature at the start of each conversation and prohibits misleading claims about being human. These requirements apply to all businesses operating in New Mexico using AI for consequential decisions, effective July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 22 makes it illegal to distribute non-consensual "sensitive deepfake images" in New Mexico - defined as digitally altered images depicting private body parts (like uncovered genitals or a woman's breast below the areola) or intimate acts. It expands existing privacy laws to cover these deepfakes, creating new criminal penalties (misdemeanor for first offense, felony for repeat offenses) and threatening to distribute such images. Victims can now sue for libel, slander, or invasion of privacy in civil court, recovering actual damages, punitive damages, attorney fees, and profits gained by the perpetrator. The law specifically targets non-consensual distribution, excluding platforms from liability for user content and clarifying that consent to create a deepfake doesn’t cover its distribution.

Maddy summarySB 53, the Community and Health Information Safety and Privacy Act, establishes new privacy standards for businesses operating in New Mexico that collect consumer data. It directly affects online service providers, health-related businesses, and other "covered entities" that handle personal or biometric data of New Mexico residents. Key provisions prohibit businesses from using consumer data for targeted advertising without consent, ban "dark patterns" that manipulate user choices, and require clear opt-out mechanisms for data sharing. The law also protects consumers' rights to access, correct, or delete their data and prohibits retaliation for exercising these rights. It specifically excludes certain health data used for medical treatment under federal law from its requirements.

Maddy summarySB 154 requires New Mexico property insurance policies that cover wildfire damage to also include coverage for related flood damage, landslides, debris flows, mudflows, or similar events for five years after a wildfire is controlled. This directly affects homeowners and property owners in New Mexico whose insurance policies cover wildfire risks. The bill mandates that insurers automatically include these related flood events in coverage for policies issued on or after July 1, 2026. It does not change existing coverage for standalone flood events but extends wildfire policy protection to linked post-wildfire hazards. The law applies only to new policies after the effective date, not existing coverage.

Maddy summaryHB 171 establishes a "Wildfire Fund" to reimburse New Mexico electric utilities for damages from wildfires they caused through their infrastructure (defined as "covered wildfires"). The fund is financed by a per-megawatt surcharge collected from participating utilities, not customers, with surcharge amounts based on each utility's wildfire risk history and mitigation plans. Utilities must submit approved wildfire mitigation plans covering vegetation management, infrastructure safety, and response protocols to qualify for fund payments. The bill also creates new oversight roles - the Service Infrastructure Safety Engineer and Bureau within the Public Regulation Commission - to manage the fund and ensure compliance.