New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HM1: STUDY CYFD AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE DEPT
Status: In committee, February 11, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, January 2, 2026:
wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ HOUSE MEMORIAL 57TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - SECOND SESSION, 2026 INTRODUCED BY Patricia Roybal Caballero and Pamelya Herndon A MEMORIAL REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY AND IMPLICATIONS OF AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO IN ORDER TO CREATE A CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT AS AN INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT NOT UNDER THE CONTROL OR DIRECTION OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND ESTABLISH AN INDEPENDENT GOVERNING COMMISSION TO HIRE AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ASSUME MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS, when it comes to child welfare, it is imperative to have a well-structured system that timely and effectively serves vulnerable children and families; and WHEREAS, the system of care must meet the needs of children and families in a manner that encompasses the best interests of the children and families it serves; and .232306.2 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ WHEREAS, the children, youth and families department was created by the legislature in 1992 in response to the efforts of former First Lady Alice King to consolidate all services for children and families under one cabinet secretary and to carry out as its primary responsibilities the effective administration of protective services for children and families; supervision and …
Sponsors
- Patricia Roybal Caballero (D, HD-013) · primary sponsor
- Pamelya Herndon (D, HD-028)
Latest actions
- : HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : Sent to HHHC - Referrals: HHHC
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
- : Sent to HPREF - Referrals: HPREF
Subjects: STATE AGENCIES & DEPARTMENTS (including reorganization), CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO, CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Common questions
- What is HM1?
- HM1 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): STUDY CYFD AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE DEPT.
- What is the status of HM1?
- In committee as of February 11, 2026. Latest action: HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (February 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored HM1?
- Patricia Roybal Caballero (D, HD-013), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HM1?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=M&legNo=1&year=26
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