NM HB202

Seven state agencies must enter into a single multi-agency memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Office of Child Advocate to share data and provide systems access, including Children, Youth and Families Department, Health Care Authority, Department of Health, Public Education Department, Administrative Office of the Courts, Department of Public Safety, and Early Childhood Education and Care Department

A working group chaired by the Office of Child Advocate must convene by June 15, 2026, and execute the MOU by October 15, 2026, with copies provided to the legislature and governor by November 1, 2026

The MOU must specify data and systems to be shared, prescribe security protocols, require audit logging for sensitive information access, establish a breach plan, and ensure compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and court rules

The Department of Information Technology and Attorney General must assist in developing the agreement and ensuring cybersecurity requirements are met

$75,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Office of Child Advocate for fiscal years 2026-2027 to obtain technical services for implementation