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NM HB9
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Eleanor Chavez
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AI Summary
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Prohibits New Mexico public bodies from entering into, extending, or renewing agreements to detain individuals for federal civil immigration violations, including intergovernmental services agreements
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Requires public bodies with existing immigration detention agreements to terminate them at the earliest permissible date under the agreement terms
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Bars public bodies from selling, leasing, or disposing of real property to be used for federal civil immigration detention
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Prohibits agreements that deputize state or local officers to perform immigration enforcement functions under 8 U.S.C. Section 1357(g) or 8 C.F.R. Section 287.7
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Authorizes the attorney general or district attorneys to bring civil actions in district court for violations, with courts empowered to grant declaratory and injunctive relief (but not monetary damages)
Legislative Description
Immigrant Safety Act
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 5 - Feb. 5
2/5/2026