New Mexico SB301: FOSTER PARENT CARING FOR INDIAN CHILD SUPPORT

What the bill says

An act making an appropriation to the children, youth and families department for the foster engagement adaptability diversity initiative program to support foster parents caring for an indian child.

From the introduced text, February 4, 2026:

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT FOR THE FOSTER ENGAGEMENT ADAPTABILITY DIVERSITY INITIATIVE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT FOSTER PARENTS CARING FOR AN INDIAN CHILD. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Four million dollars ($4,000,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the children, youth and families department for expenditure in fiscal year 2027 for the foster engagement adaptability diversity initiative program to support culturally competent training services for foster parents caring for an Indian child pursuant to the Indian Family Protection Act and federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2027 shall revert to the general fund. .233691.1

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Sponsors

• Shannon D. Pinto (D, SD-003) · primary sponsor
• Linda M. López (D, SD-011)

Latest actions

1. February 12, 2026: SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
2. February 5, 2026: SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
3. February 4, 2026: Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SHPAC/SFC
4. : Action Postponed Indefinitely

Common questions

What is SB301?

SB301 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): FOSTER PARENT CARING FOR INDIAN CHILD SUPPORT.

What does SB301 do?

In its own words: An act making an appropriation to the children, youth and families department for the foster engagement adaptability diversity initiative program to support foster parents caring for an indian child.

What is the status of SB301?

In committee as of February 12, 2026. Latest action: SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s) (February 12, 2026).

Who sponsored SB301?

Shannon D. Pinto (D, SD-003), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB301?

On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=301&year=26