New Mexico HB214: CONSUMER INFORMATION AND DATA PROTECTION ACT

What the bill says

An act relating to data; enacting the consumer information and data protection act; providing processes for the collection and protection of data; providing duties; providing exceptions; providing investigative authority; providing civil penalties.

From the introduced text, January 29, 2026:

AN ACT RELATING TO DATA; ENACTING THE CONSUMER INFORMATION AND DATA PROTECTION ACT; PROVIDING PROCESSES FOR THE COLLECTION AND PROTECTION OF DATA; PROVIDING DUTIES; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING INVESTIGATIVE AUTHORITY; PROVIDING CIVIL PENALTIES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. [NEW MATERIAL] SHORT TITLE.--This act may be cited as the "Consumer Information and Data Protection Act". SECTION 2. [NEW MATERIAL] DEFINITIONS.--As used in the Consumer Information and Data Protection Act: A. "affiliate" means a legal entity that shares common branding with another legal entity or controls, is controlled by or is under common control with another legal entity, including: (1) ownership of, or the power to control the .232991.1ms wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ vote of, more than fifty percent of the outstanding shares of a class of voting security of a company; (2) control in any manner over the election of a majority of the directors or of individuals exercising similar functions; or (3) the power to exercise controlling influence over the management of a company; B. "authenticate" means to use reasonable means to determine that a request to exercise any of the rights afforded under Section 4 of the Consumer Information and Data Protection Act is being made by, or on behalf of, the consumer who is entitled to …

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Sponsors

• Linda Serrato (D, HD-045) · primary sponsor
• Joshua N. Hernandez (R, HD-060)
• Anita Gonzales (D, HD-070)
• Doreen Y. Gallegos (D, HD-052)
• Rebecca Dow (R, HD-038)

Latest actions

1. January 29, 2026: Not Printed
2. : Action Postponed Indefinitely

Common questions

What is HB214?

HB214 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): CONSUMER INFORMATION AND DATA PROTECTION ACT.

What does HB214 do?

In its own words: An act relating to data; enacting the consumer information and data protection act; providing processes for the collection and protection of data; providing duties; providing exceptions; providing investigative authority; providing civil penalties.

What is the status of HB214?

Failed as of January 29, 2026. Latest action: Not Printed (January 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HB214?

Linda Serrato (D, HD-045), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB214?

On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=214&year=26