New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HM13: 10-YEAR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLAN
Status: Passed both chambers, February 19, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, March 9, 2026:
A MEMORIAL REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP A TEN-YEAR PLAN AND FUNDING STRATEGY TO ADDRESS MODERNIZATION AND SYSTEMIC PROBLEMS IN THE NEW MEXICO CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM THAT INTERFERE WITH SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, PUBLIC SAFETY AND EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER THE LAW. WHEREAS, Policy Spotlight: Felony Arrests and Outcomes, a report by the legislative finance committee, examines levels of serious crime in New Mexico in comparison to other states; and WHEREAS, Policy Spotlight: Felony Arrests and Outcomes documents major impediments in the processing of individuals arrested for crimes across law enforcement, district attorney offices, the courts and corrections and reveals high rates of case dismissals both prior to and at adjudication, resulting in repeat offenses that often escalate in violence over time; and WHEREAS, Policy Spotlight: Felony Arrests and Outcomes describes a lack of consistent reporting of crime, case dismissals and case dispositions across the criminal justice system, despite such reporting being required by law and necessary for the legislature, the executive and the courts to clearly identify justice system performance problems; and WHEREAS, the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Job Task HM 13/a Page and Curriculum Analysis final report published by the international association of directors of law enforcement external assessment under contract to the department of public safety concluded that initial law enforcement certification …
Sponsors
- Andrea Romero (D, HD-046) · primary sponsor
- Christine Chandler (D, HD-043)
Latest actions
- : Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:55 N:0
- : HJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
- : Sent to HJC - Referrals: HJC
- : Signed by one or both houses (for legislation not requiring Governor's signature)
Subjects: MEMORIALS, OTHER, CRIMES & PENALTIES, LEGISLATURE
Common questions
- What is HM13?
- HM13 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): 10-YEAR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLAN.
- What is the status of HM13?
- Passed both chambers as of February 19, 2026. Latest action: Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:55 N:0 (February 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored HM13?
- Andrea Romero (D, HD-046), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HM13?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=M&legNo=13&year=26
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