New Mexico 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

HB 22 — DISTRIBUTION OF SENSITIVE AND DEEPFAKE IMAGES

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the definition of unauthorized distribution of sensitive images to include sensitive deepfake images, introduces the crime of threatening to distribute sensitive images, and allows for civil actions related to sensitive deepfake images.

  • 30-37A-1

    sensitive images or → sensitive images or sensitive deepfake images of a

    The definition of unauthorized distribution now includes sensitive deepfake images.

  • 30-37A-1

    B. Threatening to distribute sensitive images consists of maliciously making a threat to a person to distribute, publish or otherwise make available sensitive images or sensitive deepfake images of the person with intent to:

    Introduces a new crime for threatening to distribute sensitive images.

  • 30-37A-1

    sensitive deepfake images → sensitive deepfake images

    Clarification and inclusion of sensitive deepfake images in relevant definitions.

  • 30-37A-1

    [NEW MATERIAL] CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE PUBLICATION OF SENSITIVE DEEPFAKE IMAGES OR THE COMMISSION OF CERTAIN CRIMES.--

    Establishes a new section for civil claims related to the publication of sensitive deepfake images.

  • 30-37A-1

    A person may maintain a cause of action for libel, slander or invasion of privacy based on the publication, exhibition or communication of a sensitive deepfake image;

    Allows legal action for libel and invasion of privacy concerning sensitive deepfake images.

  • 30-37A-1

    In addition to actual damages, a person who succeeds in a claim for libel, slander or invasion of privacy based on the publication, exhibition or communication of a sensitive deepfake image may recover:

    Specifies recoverable damages for claims involving sensitive deepfake images.

Action History

  1. action postponed indefinitely

  2. not printed House Rules and Order of Business Committee

  3. Sent to House Pre-file

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (109)

109 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 22?
HB 22 is sponsored by Cynthia Borrego (Democrat), Michelle Paulene Abeyta (Democrat), and Christine Chandler (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 22?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 22?
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