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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT FOR THE OFFICE OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS TO CONTRACT FOR A FIELD LIAISON TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE INDIAN FAMILY PROTECTION ACT AND THE FEDERAL INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT OF 1978.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $3,000,000 from the general fund to the Children, Youth and Families Department for the Office of Tribal Affairs to hire a field liaison, a person who will act as a point of contact and support, to ensure the state is following the Indian Family Protection Act and the federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, which are laws designed to protect Native American families and children in child welfare cases.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
SIRC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s) (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=242&year=26 |
| SIRC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0242IC1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/firs/SB0242.PDF |
| SCC Committee Report | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0242CC1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0242.pdf |
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