The First Session of the 58th Legislature

January 4-15, 2027: Legislation may be prefiled
January 19: Opening day (noon)
February 18: Deadline for introduction
March 20: Session ends (noon)
April 9: Legislation not acted upon by governor is pocket vetoed*
June 18: Effective date of legislation not a general appropriation bill or a bill carrying an emergency clause or other specified date
*Dependent on 2026 Constitutional Amendment outcome

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Kendra’s Law Signed in New Mexico

Senate News & Op-Eds

Contact: Isaac Padilla
Office: 505/986.4819
Mobile: 505/264.6512
Isaac.Padilla@nmlegis.gov
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Kendra’s Law Signed in New Mexico

 

SANTA FE- Senate Pro Tem Mary Kay Papen (D-38-Dona Ana).issued the following statement regarding the signing of Senate Bill 113 (Assisted Outpatient Treatment Act, also known as Kendra’s Law):

“I am very pleased that SB 113 has been signed. We all worked very hard to get the right balance between getting treatment for those with mental illnesses who are a danger to themselves or others while protecting their rights. This legislation has proven to be effective in other states and my hope is that many in New Mexico will benefit from this legislation.”

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Mary Kay Papen