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NM HB69
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Marianna Anaya
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AI Summary
- Extends the deadline for filing civil lawsuits based on childhood sexual abuse from the victim's 24th birthday to their 58th birthday
- Maintains alternative filing deadline of three years from the date a victim first discloses abuse to a licensed medical or mental health care provider
- Establishes Section 37-1-30 NMSA 1978 as the exclusive statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse claims, applying equally to actions against private persons and public entities
- Retroactively revives childhood sexual abuse claims that were previously barred by the statute of limitations on or before July 1, 2026, allowing those claims to be filed through June 30, 2029
- Effective date is July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Childhood Sexual Abuse Statute Of Limitations
Last Action
Sent to HPREF - Referrals: HPREF
1/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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