New Mexico SB242: INDIAN FAMILY PROTECTION ACT COMPLIANCE

What the bill says

An act making an appropriation to the children, youth and families department for the office of tribal affairs to contract for a field liaison to ensure compliance with the indian family protection act and the federal indian child welfare act of 1978.

From the introduced text, February 3, 2026:

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT FOR THE OFFICE OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS TO CONTRACT FOR A FIELD LIAISON TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE INDIAN FAMILY PROTECTION ACT AND THE FEDERAL INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT OF 1978. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Three million dollars ($3,000,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the children, youth and families department for expenditure in fiscal year 2027 for the office of tribal affairs to contract for a field liaison to ensure compliance with the Indian Family Protection Act and the federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2027 shall revert to the general fund. .233688.1

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Sponsors

• Shannon D. Pinto (D, SD-003) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 11, 2026: SIRC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
2. February 4, 2026: SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
3. February 3, 2026: Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SIRC/SFC
4. : Action Postponed Indefinitely

Common questions

What is SB242?

SB242 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): INDIAN FAMILY PROTECTION ACT COMPLIANCE.

What does SB242 do?

In its own words: An act making an appropriation to the children, youth and families department for the office of tribal affairs to contract for a field liaison to ensure compliance with the indian family protection act and the federal indian child welfare act of 1978.

What is the status of SB242?

In committee as of February 11, 2026. Latest action: SIRC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s) (February 11, 2026).

Who sponsored SB242?

Shannon D. Pinto (D, SD-003).

Where is the official record for SB242?

On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=242&year=26