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NM SB85
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez
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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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