New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico SM27: IMPACT OF RADIATION EXPOSURE
Status: Passed both chambers, February 18, 2026
What the bill says
An act of federal accountability and recognition; and.
From the enrolled text, February 27, 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, SM Page 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 senate 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. SM Page
Sponsors
- Jeff Steinborn (D, SD-036) · primary sponsor
- Angel M. Charley (D, SD-030)
- Benny Shendo, Jr. (D, SD-022)
- Shannon D. Pinto (D, SD-003)
- Harold Pope (D, SD-023)
- William E. Sharer (R, SD-001)
Latest actions
- : Passed in the Senate - Y:34 N:0
- : SCONC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : Withdrawn from committee or daily calendar for subsequent action
- : Sent to SRC - Referrals: SRC/SCONC
- : Signed by one or both houses (for legislation not requiring Governor's signature)
Subjects: MEMORIALS, OTHER, HEALTH & HEALTH FACILITIES
Common questions
- What is SM27?
- SM27 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): IMPACT OF RADIATION EXPOSURE.
- What does SM27 do?
- In its own words: An act of federal accountability and recognition; and.
- What is the status of SM27?
- Passed both chambers as of February 18, 2026. Latest action: Passed in the Senate - Y:34 N:0 (February 18, 2026).
- Who sponsored SM27?
- Jeff Steinborn (D, SD-036), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SM27?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=M&legNo=27&year=26
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