Straight-ahead summaries built from the official bill text. We keep the source links front and center and leave the decision up to you.
SB242 • 2026
INDIAN FAMILY PROTECTION ACT COMPLIANCE
The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.
Using official source text because the generated explanation was unavailable or could not be confirmed against the official bill text.
INDIAN FAMILY PROTECTION ACT COMPLIANCE
SIRC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SIRC/SFC
Action Postponed Indefinitely
INDIAN FAMILY PROTECTION ACT COMPLIANCE
SB0242 SENATE BILL 242 57th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2026 INTRODUCED BY Shannon D. Pinto 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. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Three million dollars ($3,000,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the children, youth and families department for expenditure in fiscal year 2027 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. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2027 shall revert to the general fund.