New Mexico SB249: MISSING & MURDERED INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

What the bill says

An act making an appropriation to the attorney general to continue and further the work of the missing and murdered indigenous peoples task force.

From the introduced text, February 3, 2026:

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONTINUE AND FURTHER THE WORK OF THE MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS PEOPLES TASK FORCE. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--One million dollars ($1,000,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the attorney general for expenditure in fiscal year 2027 to continue and further the work of the missing and murdered indigenous peoples task force. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2027 shall revert to the general fund. .233675.1

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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
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 SB249?

SB249 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): MISSING & MURDERED INDIGENOUS PEOPLES.

What does SB249 do?

In its own words: An act making an appropriation to the attorney general to continue and further the work of the missing and murdered indigenous peoples task force.

What is the status of SB249?

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

Who sponsored SB249?

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

Where is the official record for SB249?

On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=249&year=26