New Mexico 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

HB 179 — SEALED JUVENILE RECORD & PRETRIAL DETENTION

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill allows parties to refer to the existence of sealed juvenile records during certain legal hearings.

  • Section 32A-2-26

    Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsections A through K of this section, and only with prior notice to the court, a party may refer to the existence of a juvenile record and to the contents of the juvenile record in written pleadings for the purposes of a hearing held in accordance with Article 2, Section 13 of the constitution of New Mexico, a hearing held pursuant to supreme court rule to consider or address conditions of release or a sentencing hearing. A party may refer to the existence of a juvenile record in all other written pleadings but shall not disclose the contents of the juvenile record unless otherwise allowed by law.

    This amendment permits the mention of sealed juvenile records in specific legal contexts, thus overriding previous confidentiality provisions.

Action History

  1. action postponed indefinitely

  2. not printed House Rules and Order of Business Committee

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (110)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 179?
HB 179 is sponsored by Andrea Reeb (Republican) and Nicole Chavez (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 179?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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