New Mexico 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 86 — HARASSMENT BY TELEPHONE

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · 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.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill expands the existing law concerning the use of a telephone to include the use of electronic communication in acts intended to terrify, intimidate, threaten, harass, annoy, or offend.

  • Section 30-20-12

    telephone → electronic communication

    Changes the terminology from 'telephone' to 'electronic communication' for clarity and inclusivity.

  • Section 30-20-12

    telephone → electronic communication

    Replaces 'telephone' with 'electronic communication' to broaden the scope of the law.

  • Section 30-20-12

    telephone calls → electronic communication

    Updates references from 'telephone calls' to 'electronic communication' to include various forms of communication.

  • Section 30-20-12

    telephone call or calls → electronic communication

    Modifies legal language to include all forms of electronic communication, not just calls.

  • Section 30-20-12

    telephone call or calls were → electronic communication was

    Ensures the law applies to the location of reception of any electronic communications.

  • Section 30-20-12

    a telephone → an electronic communication

    Expands the definition to cover offenses committed via electronic means instead of just telephone.

  • Section 30-20-12

    telephone → electronic communication

    Aligns existing terminology with modern communication methods.

Action History

  1. action postponed indefinitely

  2. DO PASS committee report adopted

  3. germane

  4. Sent to Senate Committees' Committee & Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee & Senate Judiciary Committee

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (110)

110 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 86?
SB 86 is sponsored by Andrea Reeb (Republican) and Crystal Brantley (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 86?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 86?
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