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NM HB71
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rodney Montoya
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AI Summary
- Residents, businesses located in a county or municipality, and the attorney general may submit written notice to a local governing body alleging failure to enforce an ordinance
- Counties and municipalities have 14 days after receiving notice to either enforce the ordinance or provide a written explanation of why the conduct was not a violation or why enforcement did not occur
- If non-enforcement continues after the notice period, the complaining party may file a civil action in district court seeking injunctive relief to compel the local government to enforce or repeal the ordinance
- Courts may award reasonable attorney fees and costs to prevailing residents or businesses
- Effective date is July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
County & Municipality Ordinance Enforcement
Last Action
Not Printed
1/22/2026
Full Bill Text
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