New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HM52: HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM AFFORDABILITY GROUP
Status: In committee, February 16, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 5, 2026:
wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ HOUSE MEMORIAL 57TH LEGISLATURE - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - SECOND SESSION, 2026 INTRODUCED BY Nicole Chavez A MEMORIAL REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY, TO CREATE A HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM AFFORDABILITY STUDY GROUP. WHEREAS, New Mexico's working families and small employers depend on affordable and reliable health insurance coverage to support economic security, workforce participation and strong communities; and WHEREAS, working families and small employers face unique challenges regarding health benefits because they have less purchasing power and fewer options to absorb premium increases than larger employers; and WHEREAS, national research surveying small business owners has found that the cost of health insurance is a severe problem for small business owners and is considered critical by .233509.2 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ approximately forty-one percent of respondents; and WHEREAS, facing unaffordable increases, some small employers have reduced benefits, delayed offering coverage or been priced out of offering insurance altogether, making it harder to recruit and retain employees; and WHEREAS, premium affordability challenges are often most directly felt by small employers and by individuals and families purchasing coverage in the individual market; and WHEREAS, New Mexico policymakers consider legislation that may affect health coverage requirements and health insurance affordability, including proposals …
Sponsors
- Nicole Chavez (R, HD-031) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : Sent to HHHC - Referrals: HHHC
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
Subjects: INSURANCE, HIGHWAYS, ROADS & BRIDGES, MEMORIALS, OTHER
Common questions
- What is HM52?
- HM52 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM AFFORDABILITY GROUP.
- What is the status of HM52?
- In committee as of February 16, 2026. Latest action: HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (February 16, 2026).
- Who sponsored HM52?
- Nicole Chavez (R, HD-031).
- Where is the official record for HM52?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=M&legNo=52&year=26
Source: official New Mexico record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.