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NM SB126

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Antonio Maestas

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a maximum caseload limit of 20 children per guardian ad litem at any given time

  • Prohibits a guardian ad litem from simultaneously serving as the same child's delinquency attorney

  • Amends Section 32A-1-7 of the Children's Code (NMSA 1978) regarding guardian ad litem powers and duties

  • Clarifies terminology by changing references from "the child" to "a child" throughout the statute for consistency

Legislative Description

Guardian Ad Litem Capacity

Last Action

Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SHPAC/SJC

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Committees1/23/2026

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