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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT; PROVIDING A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF TO COMPEL A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TO ENFORCE ITS ORDINANCES; REQUIRING WRITTEN NOTICE AND A TIME PERIOD FOR THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TO ENFORCE THE ORDINANCE.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a process for residents or businesses to compel local governments to enforce their own rules, known as ordinances. If a county or municipality fails to enforce an ordinance, a resident, business, or the state's Attorney General can send a written notice to the local government. The local government then has fourteen days to either enforce the ordinance or explain in writing why they believe it wasn't violated or why it wasn't enforced. If the local government still doesn't act after this notice period, the resident, business, or Attorney General can sue in court to force the county or municipality to enforce the ordinance or to repeal it, and if they win, they can be reimbursed for their legal costs.
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Not Printed (on 01/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=71&year=26 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/house/HB0071.pdf |
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