Bill > HB203

This bill establishes new requirements for electronic record management at the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) in New Mexico. Specifically, the bill mandates that employees must not delete data from state-issued electronic devices used for work purposes, and these devices can only include software compliant with federal and state data retention and protection laws. By January 1, 2026, the department must implement an hourly backup system for electronic records approved by the state's information technology department. The bill requires the department to retain all electronic records generated by employees during their employment and for at least seven years after they leave, with daily, monthly, and annual backups. The bill broadly defines "electronic records" to include emails, voicemails, text messages, documents, and photographs across all communication platforms, and defines "electronic devices" as any technology used to generate, store, or transfer information, such as phones, tablets, computers, and watches. These provisions aim to ensure comprehensive documentation and preservation of CYFD employees' work-related communications and records.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=203&year=25