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NM SB85

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Antoinette Sedillo Lopez

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires law enforcement agencies and the Children, Youth and Families Department to notify designated military installation authorities when a U.S. military member is involved in child abuse/neglect allegations or domestic abuse incidents
  • Mandates courts to allow remote appearances by digital or telephonic means for all parties in domestic violence order of protection hearings upon request
  • Requires court clerks to send copies of domestic violence orders of protection to designated military installation authorities when a party to the order is a military member
  • Directs local law enforcement agencies and the department to seek memoranda of understanding with each military installation in New Mexico to facilitate the notification requirements
  • Makes conforming amendments including updating gendered language from "woman" to "person" in provisions regarding pregnant individuals and drug use findings

Legislative Description

Amend Abuse & Neglect Act

Last Action

Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SHPAC/SJC

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Committees1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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