New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HM55: RADIATION EXPOSURE & COMPENSATION
Status: Introduced, February 6, 2026
What the bill says
An act of federal accountability and recognition; and.
From the introduced text, February 6, 2026:
an act of federal accountability and recognition; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the department of health, the aging and long-term services department, the veterans' services department and the Indian affairs department be requested to collaborate with community-based organizations, tribal governments and local governments to conduct outreach and education and to provide technical assistance to ensure that eligible persons are informed of and supported in applying for compensation under the federal Radiation Exposure Compensation Act before the December 31, 2027 deadline; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the house of representatives encourage the dissemination of clear, culturally appropriate and accessible information regarding eligibility, documentation options and survivor claims under the federal Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, particularly in rural and historically impacted communities; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be transmitted to the governor, the secretary of health, the secretary of aging and long-term services, the secretary of veterans' services, the secretary of Indian affairs and the New Mexico congressional delegation. .233754.1
Sponsors
- Tara L. Lujan (D, HD-048) · primary sponsor
- Patricia A. Lundstrom (D, HD-009)
- Rebecca Dow (R, HD-038)
- Joseph Franklin Hernandez (D, HD-004)
- Martha Garcia (D, HD-006)
Latest actions
- : Sent to HENRC - Referrals: HENRC
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
Subjects: MEMORIALS, OTHER, STATE AGENCIES & DEPARTMENTS (including reorganization)
Common questions
- What is HM55?
- HM55 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): RADIATION EXPOSURE & COMPENSATION.
- What does HM55 do?
- In its own words: An act of federal accountability and recognition; and.
- What is the status of HM55?
- Introduced as of February 6, 2026. Latest action: Sent to HENRC - Referrals: HENRC (February 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HM55?
- Tara L. Lujan (D, HD-048), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HM55?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=M&legNo=55&year=26
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