The Second Session of the 57th Legislature

January 2-16, 2026: Legislation may be prefiled
January 20: Opening day (noon)
February 4: Deadline for introduction
February 19: Session ends (noon)
March 11: Legislation not acted upon by governor is pocket vetoed
May 20: Effective date of legislation not a general appropriation bill or a bill carrying an emergency clause or other specified date

BlueSky Profile

Senate News & Op-Eds

  • House Bill 4, the Voting Rights Act, Passes Senate

    For Immediate Release Contact: Chris Nordstrum(415) 601-1992Chris.Nordstrum@nmlegis.gov Santa Fe, NM –  As voting rights are assailed and rolled back across the country, New Mexico continues to enhance and expand voter…

  • Legislation Ensuring Statewide Access to Reproductive & Gender-Affirming Health Care Passes Senate

    Today, House Bill 7: the Reproductive & Gender-Affirming Health Care Freedom Act, key legislation ensuring that New Mexico will remain a place where all people and families are able to access the health care they need to be healthy, passed the senate. Other measures relating to water, economic development, behavioral health, and other topics were also addressed.

  • Paid Family and Medical Leave Act Passes Senate

    The Paid Family and Medical Leave Act will set up a new program through the Department of Workforce Solutions to provide up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees to care for a new child, a family member with a serious health condition, or to recover from a serious health condition themselves.

  • Critical Legislation to Address Rural Health Care Needs Passes Senate

    The Rural Health Care Delivery Fund will supply grants for rural healthcare facilities and providers across the state, giving them the ability to expand much-needed care offerings currently out of reach to many New Mexicans.

  • Critical Legislation Addressing Election Accessibility and Security Passes Senate

    Today the Senate passed Senate Bill 180, a critical piece of legislation ensuring the continued security and accessibility of New Mexico’s elections sponsored by Senators Katy Duhigg and Leo Jaramillo, and Representative Gail Chasey.