New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico SM21: STUDY OVERDOSE PREVENTION CENTERS
Status: Passed both chambers, February 18, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, February 26, 2026:
A MEMORIAL REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF IMPLEMENTING OVERDOSE PREVENTION CENTERS IN THE STATE AND TO DETERMINE THE NECESSARY STATUTORY AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK NEEDED TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT OVERDOSE PREVENTION CENTERS. WHEREAS, for the last two decades, New Mexico has had one of the highest drug overdose death rates in the nation; and WHEREAS, most states in the nation observed a decrease in drug overdose deaths beginning in 2024; and WHEREAS, following a slight decrease in drug overdose deaths in 2024, New Mexico is one of only three states that experienced an increase in drug overdose deaths in 2025, with a four and one-tenth percent increase in drug overdose deaths over the previous year; and WHEREAS, drug overdose deaths continue to disproportionately impact communities of color, with rates rising faster among Native American and Black New Mexico residents; and WHEREAS, drug overdose deaths can be prevented through various harm reduction strategies; and WHEREAS, the establishment of overdose prevention centers in other jurisdictions has been a particularly SM Page effective harm reduction strategy; and WHEREAS, New Mexico has not yet adopted the use of overdose prevention centers; and WHEREAS, New Mexico needs to look to new harm reduction strategies to reverse the current trend of increasing overdose deaths; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT …
Sponsors
- Heather Berghmans (D, SD-015) · primary sponsor
- Wilson, Rex (R, 33)
Latest actions
- : Passed in the Senate - Y:35 N:0
- : SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : SRC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : Sent to SRC - Referrals: SRC/SHPAC
- : Signed by one or both houses (for legislation not requiring Governor's signature)
Subjects: ALCOHOL & DRUGS, MEMORIALS, OTHER
Common questions
- What is SM21?
- SM21 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): STUDY OVERDOSE PREVENTION CENTERS.
- What is the status of SM21?
- Passed both chambers as of February 18, 2026. Latest action: Passed in the Senate - Y:35 N:0 (February 18, 2026).
- Who sponsored SM21?
- Heather Berghmans (D, SD-015), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SM21?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=M&legNo=21&year=26
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