New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HB177: VETERAN SERVICE ANIMAL SERVICES & SHELTER
Status: In committee, January 30, 2026
What the bill says
An act making an appropriation to the veterans' services department to contract for services for the shelter and care of service and companion animals and to support veterans accessing homelessness services or medical care that requires temporary separation from the veterans' animals.
From the introduced text, January 27, 2026:
AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE VETERANS' SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO CONTRACT FOR SERVICES FOR THE SHELTER AND CARE OF SERVICE AND COMPANION ANIMALS AND TO SUPPORT VETERANS ACCESSING HOMELESSNESS SERVICES OR MEDICAL CARE THAT REQUIRES TEMPORARY SEPARATION FROM THE VETERANS' ANIMALS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--One hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the veterans' services department for expenditure in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to contract for services to ensure safe, humane and consistent care for service and companion animals, including animal boarding and veterinary care; establish kennels at facilities primarily housing veterans; and provide pet food for service or companion animals that assist or .233287.2 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ benefit veterans' well-being to reduce barriers to shelter access, housing stability and supportive services. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2027 shall revert to the general fund. - 2 - .233287.2
Sponsors
- Alan T. Martinez (R, HD-023) · primary sponsor
- Mark Duncan (R, HD-002)
- Rebecca Dow (R, HD-038)
- Cynthia Borrego (D, HD-017)
- D. Wonda Johnson (D, HD-005)
- John Block (R, HD-051)
- Stefani Lord (R, HD-022)
- Angelita Mejia (R, HD-058)
Latest actions
- : HLVMC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : Sent to HLVMC - Referrals: HLVMC/HAFC
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
Subjects: ANIMALS (fish, livestock, pets, wildlife), MILITARY AFFAIRS (national guard, vets)
Common questions
- What is HB177?
- HB177 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): VETERAN SERVICE ANIMAL SERVICES & SHELTER.
- What does HB177 do?
- In its own words: An act making an appropriation to the veterans' services department to contract for services for the shelter and care of service and companion animals and to support veterans accessing homelessness services or medical care that requires temporary separation from the veterans' animals.
- What is the status of HB177?
- In committee as of January 30, 2026. Latest action: HLVMC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (January 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB177?
- Alan T. Martinez (R, HD-023), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB177?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=177&year=26
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