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NM HB252
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Art De La Cruz
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AI Summary
- Transfers the New Mexico Athletic Commission from an independent body to administrative attachment under the Regulation and Licensing Department, with the department assuming licensing authority
- Expands commission membership from five to seven members, requiring two with sports promotion or competition experience, one licensed attorney, one medical professional, and three public representatives
- Eliminates the medical advisory board and removes regulatory fees on promotions and supervisory fees on closed-circuit television, funding the athletic commission fund solely through license fees
- Adds new licensing categories including event coordinators and creates definitions for sanctioning organizations, residents, and competitive wrestling
- Appropriates $100,000 from the general fund to the Regulation and Licensing Department for fiscal year 2027 to hire full-time employees for administering the Professional Athletic Competition Act
Legislative Description
Transfer Athletic Commission Authority
Last Action
Not Printed
1/30/2026
Full Bill Text
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