New Mexico 2025 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 474 — STREAMLINE CERTAIN ADOPTION PROCESSES

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

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The bill amends the Adoption Act to include a new definition and provisions regarding prenatal abandonment, thereby streamlining the adoption process for children who are prenatally abandoned.

  • Section 32A-5-3

    U. "prenatal abandonment" means the failure of an acknowledged or alleged father to provide reasonable, safe and consistent support to the mother and child during pregnancy. Prenatal abandonment occurs when: (1) an acknowledged or alleged father, for a period of at least sixty days, fails to: (a) initiate or maintain any significant contact with the pregnant mother, despite knowing or having reason to know the mother is pregnant with the acknowledged or alleged father's child; or (b) provide or offer reasonable financial or emotional support, within the acknowledged or alleged father's own means, including contributions to prenatal medical or living expenses; or (2) an acknowledged or alleged father is convicted for domestic violence against the mother that occurred while the mother was pregnant with the child;

    Introduces a clear legal definition of prenatal abandonment and specific criteria under which it occurs.

Action History

  1. action postponed indefinitely

  2. Sent to Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee & Senate Judiciary Committee

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 111 not signed on

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Not signed on (111)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 474?
SB 474 is sponsored by Anthony L. Thornton (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 474?
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 474?
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