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State of New MexicoNew Mexico- Status
- Passed
- Signed or otherwise enacted
- Status date
- Mar 6, 2026
- 251 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
NM SB 20 · PassedMar 6
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Bill details
- Last action
- Signed by Governor - Chapter 47 - Mar. 6 · Mar 6, 2026
Sponsors
ESElizabeth StefanicsSenator · Democrat · SD-039Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
MHMartin HickeySenator · Democrat · SD-020
LLLinda LopezSenator · Democrat · SD-011
RSReena SzczepanskiRepresentative · Democrat · HD-047
ETElizabeth ThomsonRepresentative · Democrat · HD-024
HBHeather BerghmansSenator · Democrat · SD-015
Bill history
Newest first.
Mar 6, 2026Signed by Governor - Chapter 47 - Mar. 6Senate
Feb 19, 2026Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:43 N:6House
Feb 16, 2026HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendationHouse
Feb 12, 2026Sent to HHHC - Referrals: HHHCHouse
Feb 12, 2026Passed in the Senate - Y:36 N:1Senate
Feb 11, 2026STBTC: Reported by committee with Do Not Pass but with a Do Pass recommendation on Committee SubstitutionSenate
Feb 7, 2026SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Not Pass but with a Do Pass recommendation on Committee SubstitutionSenate
Jan 29, 2026SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day sessionSenate
Show 1 earlier action
Jan 26, 2026Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SHPAC/STBTCSenate
Recorded votes
Senate Final PassageFeb 12, 2026 · Senate · 36 yea · 1 nayPassedPassed
House Final PassageFeb 18, 2026 · House · 43 yea · 6 nayPassedPassed
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