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NM SB303

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Antoinette Sedillo Lopez

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits New Mexico Department of Public Safety funds from being used to support joint operations with federal law enforcement officers who conceal their identity while exercising law enforcement authority

  • Bars local governments receiving state public safety funds from participating in joint operations with identity-concealing federal agents

  • Exempts state peace officers conducting sanctioned undercover operations, serving on SWAT teams, or performing explosive disposal operations from the restrictions

  • Establishes civil penalties for violations including treble damages, fines of $5,000 to $10,000 per violation, court costs, and attorney fees

  • Creates a qui tam provision allowing private citizens, the state, or political subdivisions to bring civil actions against violators, with the attorney general having 60 days to intervene after receiving a complaint

Legislative Description

Use Of Funds For Concealed Id Law Enforcement

Last Action

Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SHPAC/SJC

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Committees2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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