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NM SB155

NM SB155
Use Of Certain Proper Names By State


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Introduced
01/26/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT; REGULATING THE USE BY STATE AGENCIES OF CERTAIN PROPER NAMES WHEN REFERRING TO REAL PROPERTY RESTORED TO ISRAEL FOLLOWING THE 1967 SIX-DAY WAR.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that state agencies in New Mexico, when referring to real property adjacent to Jordan that was restored to Israel after the 1967 Six-Day War, must use the terms "Judea and Samaria," "Judea," or "Samaria" in official government materials, which include administrative rules, briefings, communications, guidance, press releases, and work product documents, but specifically exclude teaching or research materials from post-secondary instructors. The bill explicitly prohibits the use of the term "West Bank" in these official government materials. A "state agency" is defined broadly to encompass all branches and employees of the New Mexico state government.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SHPAC/SJC (on 01/26/2026)

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