HM25 • 2026

VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIMES & THEIR FAMILIES

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Sponsor: Representative Gail Armstrong, Representative Nicole Chavez, Representative Catherine J. Cullen, Representative Rebecca Dow, Representative William A. Hall II, Representative Jonathan A. Henry, Representative Joshua N. Hernandez, Representative Jenifer Jones, Representative Alan T. Martinez, Representative Tanya Mirabal Moya, Representative Andrea Reeb
Last action: 2026-02-10
Official status: [3] nt prntd-nt ref com-tbld [5] w/drn - PASSED/H (70-0) [6] SGND.
Effective date: Not listed

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VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIMES & THEIR FAMILIES

What This Bill Does

VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIMES & THEIR FAMILIES

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Bill History

2026-02-10 New Mexico Legislature
Signed by one or both houses (for legislation not requiring Governor's signature)
2026-02-03 New Mexico Legislature
Withdrawn from committee or daily calendar for subsequent action
2026-02-03 New Mexico Legislature
Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:70 N:0
2026-01-29 New Mexico Legislature
Not Printed, Not referred to committee, tabled

Official Summary Text

VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIMES & THEIR FAMILIES

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A MEMORIAL
RECOGNIZING VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIME AND THEIR FAMILIES AND
HONORING THEIR LOSSES.
WHEREAS, lives lost to senseless acts of violence
deserve to be honored and remembered; and
WHEREAS, each life lost represents a story, a family and
a dream left unfulfilled; and
WHEREAS, victims of violent crime would like to educate
the public and policymakers about the impact of murder and
other violent crime on families and communities; and
WHEREAS, the diverse contributions of the survivors'
movement should be recognized; and
WHEREAS, New Mexico stands in solidarity with the
families and loved ones who carry the weight of unimaginable
loss and whose strength in the face of grief is a testament
to the enduring power of love and remembrance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that victims of
violent crime be recognized, honored and remembered by
ensuring that their lives will never be forgotten and their
legacies will inspire change and by fostering communities of
peace, support and justice; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be
transmitted to the chair of the crime victims reparation
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commission.