New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HM59: STUDY FAIR FOSTER PARENT COMPENSATION
Status: Passed both chambers, February 19, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, March 9, 2026:
A MEMORIAL REQUESTING THE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE FAIR COMPENSATION FOR FOSTER PARENTS. WHEREAS, hundreds of New Mexicans serve the state and its children as foster care parents and resource families for children in the custody of the children, youth and families department; and WHEREAS, foster care parents and resource families provide children in their care with unconditional love and support, emotional safety, educational opportunities, stability and, in many instances, the opportunity to be children without the burden of adult responsibilities; and WHEREAS, children in foster care rely on their foster parents and resource families to accept them for who they are and where they come from and to provide the necessary support and encouragement to set goals for their futures and to believe in the power of their dreams; and WHEREAS, foster care parents and resource families open their homes, hearts and lives to children who need love and support while maintaining respect for, and fostering connections to, the children's cultural communities and religions; and WHEREAS, foster care parents and resource families HM Page selflessly bestow opportunities for educational, emotional, mental and physical growth to the children in their care so that each child is treated with dignity and respect, while preparing the children to be confident, respectful, responsible and self-sufficient adults; …
Sponsors
- Susan Herrera (D, 41) · primary sponsor
- Pamelya Herndon (D, HD-028)
- Rebecca Dow (R, HD-038)
- Patricia A. Lundstrom (D, HD-009)
- Andrea Romero (D, HD-046)
- Marian Matthews (D, HD-027)
- Nicole Tobiassen (R, SD-021)
Latest actions
- : Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:55 N:0
- : HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : Sent to HHHC - Referrals: HHHC
- : Signed by one or both houses (for legislation not requiring Governor's signature)
Subjects: MEMORIALS, OTHER, CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Common questions
- What is HM59?
- HM59 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): STUDY FAIR FOSTER PARENT COMPENSATION.
- What is the status of HM59?
- 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 HM59?
- Susan Herrera (D, 41), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HM59?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=M&legNo=59&year=26
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