New Mexico 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

HB 266 — PENALTY FOR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN

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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 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill increases penalties for the sexual exploitation of children and raises interest rates on delinquent child support.

The bill amends laws related to sexual exploitation of children by increasing penalties for various offenses and raising interest rates on unpaid child support. It aims to deter such crimes through stricter consequences.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill increases penalties for sexual exploitation of children and raises the interest rate on delinquent child support.

  • Section 30-6A-3

    fourth → third

    The penalty for possessing obscene materials depicting a child under eighteen is changed from a fourth degree felony to a third degree felony.

  • Section 30-6A-3

    one year → five years

    The increased sentence for cases involving a child under thirteen is raised from one year to five years.

  • Section 30-6A-3

    year → three years

    The mandatory minimum sentence has been increased from one year to three years.

  • Section 30-6A-3

    third → second

    The penalty for distributing obscene materials depicting a child under eighteen is increased from a third degree felony to a second degree felony.

  • Section 30-6A-3

    second → first

    The penalty for causing a child under eighteen to engage in illegal sexual acts remains a third degree felony unless the child is under thirteen, which elevates it to a second degree felony.

  • Section 40-4-7.3

    four → six and one half

    The interest rate on delinquent child support is increased from four percent to six and one half percent.

  • Section 40-4-7.3

    other than the first day of the month

    The specification for the due date for support payments has been clarified to state they are due on the first day of each month.

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)

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Not signed on (110)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 266?
HB 266 is sponsored by Andrea Reeb (Republican) and Elaine Sena Cortez (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 266?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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