New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico SB50: LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Status: Passed one chamber, February 11, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to law enforcement; removing certain in-service law enforcement training requirements; removing certain in-service public safety telecommunicator training requirements.
From the introduced text, January 21, 2026:
AN ACT RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT; REMOVING CERTAIN IN-SERVICE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS; REMOVING CERTAIN IN-SERVICE PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. Section 29-7-4.1 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2002, Chapter 34, Section 3 and Laws 2002, Chapter 35, Section 3, as amended) is amended to read: "29-7-4.1. DOMESTIC ABUSE INCIDENT TRAINING.--Domestic abuse incident training that includes information on strangulation shall be included in the curriculum of each basic law enforcement training class. [Domestic abuse incident training shall be included as a component of in-service training each year for certified police officers.]" SECTION 2. Section 29-7-4.2 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2011, .232684.5 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ Chapter 49, Section 1) is amended to read: "29-7-4.2. CHILD ABUSE INCIDENT TRAINING.--Child abuse incident training shall be included in the curriculum of each basic law enforcement training class. [Child abuse incident training shall be included as a component of in-service training each year for certified police officers.]" SECTION 3. Section 29-7-4.4 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2022, Chapter 56, Section 6) is amended to read: "29-7-4.4. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TRAINING.--The curriculum of each basic law enforcement training class [and in-service training each year] for certified police officers shall B. dealing with individuals who are experiencing mental health issues; …
Sponsors
- Antonio Maestas (D, 26) · primary sponsor
- Brantley, Crystal (R, 35)
- Pamelya Herndon (D, HD-028)
- Nicole Chavez (R, HD-031)
Latest actions
- : Sent to HJC - Referrals: HJC
- : Passed in the Senate - Y:35 N:7
- : SJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
- : Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SHPAC/SJC
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
Votes
- Senate Floor Vote (February 11, 2026): 35 yea, 7 nay, passed
Subjects: LAW ENFORCEMENT (sheriffs, police)
Common questions
- What is SB50?
- SB50 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
- What does SB50 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to law enforcement; removing certain in-service law enforcement training requirements; removing certain in-service public safety telecommunicator training requirements.
- What is the status of SB50?
- Passed one chamber as of February 11, 2026. Latest action: Sent to HJC - Referrals: HJC (February 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB50?
- Antonio Maestas (D, 26), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB50?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=50&year=26
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