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NM SB302

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shannon Pinto

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 32A-1-19 NMSA 1978 to add filing fees to the list of expenses charged to court funds in Children's Code proceedings
  • Court funds will now cover filing fees incurred by a child, the child's family, or any person filing on behalf of a child in Children's Code cases
  • Children and families involved in Delinquency Act proceedings remain exempt from paying court costs, fees, or fines
  • Existing provisions continue allowing courts to order financially able parents to pay support and treatment costs for adjudicated children placed in state custody

Legislative Description

Children's Code Proceeding Filing Fees

Last Action

Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SJC/SFC

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Committees2/4/2026

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