HB 9 — Immigrant Safety Act
Last action — Signed by Governor - Chapter 5 - Feb. 5
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic) on February 03, 2026.
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Likely to advance
74% · moderate confidence
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
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Read HB 9 on the official New Mexico source →Action History
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Signed by Governor - Chapter 5 - Feb. 5
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Passed in the Senate - Y:24 N:15
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SJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
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Sent to SJC - Referrals: SJC
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Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:40 N:29
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HJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
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HCPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
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Sent to HCPAC - Referrals: HCPAC/HJC
Sponsors
- Eleanor Chávez · Primary
- Angelica Rubio · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on · 44 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Eleanor Chávez Democrat
Co-sponsors (1)
- Angelica Rubio Democrat
Not signed on (110)
110 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing
Votes
Passed
40 Yea
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29 Nay
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1 Other
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 37 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 40 | 29 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 41% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (70)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Block | — | Nay |
| Gallegos | — | Yea |
| Sanchez | — | Not Voting |
| Gonzales | — | Yea |
| Hernandez, JF | — | Yea |
| Hernandez, JN | — | Nay |
| Andrea Romero | Democrat | Yea |
| Angelica Rubio | Democrat | Yea |
| Art De La Cruz | Democrat | Yea |
| Charlotte Little | Democrat | Yea |
| Christine Chandler | Democrat | Yea |
| Cristina Parajón | Democrat | Yea |
| Cynthia Borrego | Democrat | Yea |
| D. Wonda Johnson | Democrat | Nay |
| Dayan Hochman-Vigil | Democrat | Yea |
| Debra M. Sariñana | Democrat | Yea |
| Derrick J. Lente | Democrat | Yea |
| E. Diane Torres-Velásquez | Democrat | Yea |
| Eleanor Chávez | Democrat | Yea |
| Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson | Democrat | Yea |
| G. Andrés Romero | Democrat | Yea |
| Janelle Anyanonu | Democrat | Yea |
| Javier Martínez | Democrat | Yea |
| Joanne J. Ferrary | Democrat | Yea |
| Joy Garratt | Democrat | Yea |
| Kathleen Cates | Democrat | Yea |
| Kristina Ortez | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda Serrato | Democrat | Yea |
| Marian Matthews | Democrat | Yea |
| Marianna Anaya | Democrat | Yea |
| Martha Garcia | Democrat | Nay |
| Matthew McQueen | Democrat | Yea |
| Meredith A. Dixon | Democrat | Yea |
| Micaela Lara Cadena | Democrat | Yea |
| Michelle Paulene Abeyta | Democrat | Yea |
| Miguel P. García | Democrat | Yea |
| Nathan P. Small | Democrat | Yea |
| Pamelya Herndon | Democrat | Yea |
| Patricia A. Lundstrom | Democrat | Nay |
| Patricia Roybal Caballero | Democrat | Yea |
| Raymundo Lara | Democrat | Yea |
| Reena Szczepanski | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Silva | Democrat | Yea |
| Susan K. Herrera | Democrat | Yea |
| Tara L. Lujan | Democrat | Yea |
| Yanira Gurrola | Democrat | Yea |
| Alan T. Martinez | Republican | Nay |
| Andrea Reeb | Republican | Nay |
| Angelita Mejia | Republican | Nay |
| Brian G. Baca | Republican | Nay |
| Catherine J. Cullen | Republican | Nay |
| Cathrynn N. Brown | Republican | Nay |
| Elaine Sena Cortez | Republican | Nay |
| Gail Armstrong | Republican | Nay |
| Harlan Vincent | Republican | Nay |
| Jack Chatfield | Republican | Nay |
| Jenifer Jones | Republican | Nay |
| Jimmy G. Mason | Republican | Nay |
| Jonathan A. Henry | Republican | Nay |
| Luis M. Terrazas | Republican | Nay |
| Mark B. Murphy | Republican | Nay |
| Mark Duncan | Republican | Nay |
| Martin R. Zamora | Republican | Nay |
| Nicole Chavez | Republican | Nay |
| Randall T. Pettigrew | Republican | Nay |
| Rebecca Dow | Republican | Nay |
| Rod Montoya | Republican | Nay |
| Stefani Lord | Republican | Nay |
| Tanya Mirabal Moya | Republican | Nay |
| William A. Hall II | Republican | Nay |
Passed
24 Yea
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15 Nay
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3 Other
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 24 | 15 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 36% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (42)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| OMALLEY | — | Yea |
| BLOCK | — | Not Voting |
| SANCHEZ | — | Nay |
| SEDILLO-LOPEZ | — | Yea |
| GALLEGOS | — | Nay |
| GONZALES | — | Yea |
| Angel M. Charley | Democrat | Yea |
| Antonio Maestas | Democrat | Yea |
| Benny Shendo, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Carrie Hamblen | Democrat | Yea |
| Cindy Nava | Democrat | Yea |
| Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics | Democrat | Yea |
| George K. Muñoz | Democrat | Nay |
| Harold Pope | Democrat | Yea |
| Heather Berghmans | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeff Steinborn | Democrat | Yea |
| Joseph Cervantes | Democrat | Yea |
| Katy Duhigg | Democrat | Yea |
| Leo Jaramillo | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda M. López | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda M. Trujillo | Democrat | Yea |
| Martin Hickey | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Michael Padilla | Democrat | Yea |
| Mimi Stewart | Democrat | Yea |
| Natalie Figueroa | Democrat | Yea |
| Pete Campos | Democrat | Yea |
| Peter Wirth | Democrat | Yea |
| Shannon D. Pinto | Democrat | Yea |
| William P. Soules | Democrat | Yea |
| Anthony L. Thornton | Republican | Nay |
| Candy Spence Ezzell | Republican | Nay |
| Craig W. Brandt | Republican | Not Voting |
| Crystal Brantley | Republican | Nay |
| Gabriel Ramos | Republican | Nay |
| James G. Townsend | Republican | Nay |
| Larry R. Scott | Republican | Nay |
| Nicole Tobiassen | Republican | Nay |
| Pat Boone | Republican | Nay |
| Pat Woods | Republican | Nay |
| Rex Wilson | Republican | Nay |
| Steve D. Lanier | Republican | Nay |
| William E. Sharer | Republican | Nay |
Passed
24 Yea
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15 Nay
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3 Other
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 24 | 15 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 36% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (42)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| SEDILLO-LOPEZ | — | Yea |
| Angel M. Charley | Democrat | Yea |
| Antonio Maestas | Democrat | Yea |
| Benny Shendo, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Carrie Hamblen | Democrat | Yea |
| Cindy Nava | Democrat | Yea |
| Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics | Democrat | Yea |
| George K. Muñoz | Democrat | Nay |
| Harold Pope | Democrat | Yea |
| Heather Berghmans | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeff Steinborn | Democrat | Yea |
| Joseph Cervantes | Democrat | Yea |
| Katy Duhigg | Democrat | Yea |
| Leo Jaramillo | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda M. López | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda M. Trujillo | Democrat | Yea |
| Martin Hickey | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Micaelita Debbie O'Malley | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Padilla | Democrat | Yea |
| Mimi Stewart | Democrat | Yea |
| Natalie Figueroa | Democrat | Yea |
| Pete Campos | Democrat | Yea |
| Peter Wirth | Democrat | Yea |
| Roberto "Bobby" J. Gonzales | Democrat | Yea |
| Shannon D. Pinto | Democrat | Yea |
| William P. Soules | Democrat | Yea |
| Anthony L. Thornton | Republican | Nay |
| Candy Spence Ezzell | Republican | Nay |
| Craig W. Brandt | Republican | Not Voting |
| Crystal Brantley | Republican | Nay |
| David M. Gallegos | Republican | Nay |
| Gabriel Ramos | Republican | Nay |
| James G. Townsend | Republican | Nay |
| Jay C. Block | Republican | Not Voting |
| Joshua A. Sanchez | Republican | Nay |
| Larry R. Scott | Republican | Nay |
| Nicole Tobiassen | Republican | Nay |
| Pat Boone | Republican | Nay |
| Pat Woods | Republican | Nay |
| Rex Wilson | Republican | Nay |
| Steve D. Lanier | Republican | Nay |
| William E. Sharer | Republican | Nay |
Passed
40 Yea
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29 Nay
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1 Other
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 39 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 29 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 41% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (70)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Hernandez, JF | — | Yea |
| Hernandez, JN | — | Nay |
| Andrea Romero | Democrat | Yea |
| Angelica Rubio | Democrat | Yea |
| Anita Gonzales | Democrat | Yea |
| Art De La Cruz | Democrat | Yea |
| Charlotte Little | Democrat | Yea |
| Christine Chandler | Democrat | Yea |
| Cristina Parajón | Democrat | Yea |
| Cynthia Borrego | Democrat | Yea |
| D. Wonda Johnson | Democrat | Nay |
| Dayan Hochman-Vigil | Democrat | Yea |
| Debra M. Sariñana | Democrat | Yea |
| Derrick J. Lente | Democrat | Yea |
| Doreen Y. Gallegos | Democrat | Yea |
| E. Diane Torres-Velásquez | Democrat | Yea |
| Eleanor Chávez | Democrat | Yea |
| Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson | Democrat | Yea |
| G. Andrés Romero | Democrat | Yea |
| Janelle Anyanonu | Democrat | Yea |
| Javier Martínez | Democrat | Yea |
| Joanne J. Ferrary | Democrat | Yea |
| Joseph Sanchez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Joy Garratt | Democrat | Yea |
| Kathleen Cates | Democrat | Yea |
| Kristina Ortez | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda Serrato | Democrat | Yea |
| Marian Matthews | Democrat | Yea |
| Marianna Anaya | Democrat | Yea |
| Martha Garcia | Democrat | Nay |
| Matthew McQueen | Democrat | Yea |
| Meredith A. Dixon | Democrat | Yea |
| Micaela Lara Cadena | Democrat | Yea |
| Michelle Paulene Abeyta | Democrat | Yea |
| Miguel P. García | Democrat | Yea |
| Nathan P. Small | Democrat | Yea |
| Pamelya Herndon | Democrat | Yea |
| Patricia A. Lundstrom | Democrat | Nay |
| Patricia Roybal Caballero | Democrat | Yea |
| Raymundo Lara | Democrat | Yea |
| Reena Szczepanski | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Silva | Democrat | Yea |
| Susan K. Herrera | Democrat | Yea |
| Tara L. Lujan | Democrat | Yea |
| Yanira Gurrola | Democrat | Yea |
| Alan T. Martinez | Republican | Nay |
| Andrea Reeb | Republican | Nay |
| Angelita Mejia | Republican | Nay |
| Brian G. Baca | Republican | Nay |
| Catherine J. Cullen | Republican | Nay |
| Cathrynn N. Brown | Republican | Nay |
| Elaine Sena Cortez | Republican | Nay |
| Gail Armstrong | Republican | Nay |
| Harlan Vincent | Republican | Nay |
| Jack Chatfield | Republican | Nay |
| Jenifer Jones | Republican | Nay |
| Jimmy G. Mason | Republican | Nay |
| John Block | Republican | Nay |
| Jonathan A. Henry | Republican | Nay |
| Luis M. Terrazas | Republican | Nay |
| Mark B. Murphy | Republican | Nay |
| Mark Duncan | Republican | Nay |
| Martin R. Zamora | Republican | Nay |
| Nicole Chavez | Republican | Nay |
| Randall T. Pettigrew | Republican | Nay |
| Rebecca Dow | Republican | Nay |
| Rod Montoya | Republican | Nay |
| Stefani Lord | Republican | Nay |
| Tanya Mirabal Moya | Republican | Nay |
| William A. Hall II | Republican | Nay |
Passed
35 Yea
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25 Nay
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10 Other
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 34 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 0 | 21 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 35 | 25 | 0 | 10 |
| % of votes cast | 50% | 36% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (70)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Hernandez, JF | — | Yea |
| Hernandez, JN | — | Not Voting |
| Andrea Romero | Democrat | Yea |
| Angelica Rubio | Democrat | Yea |
| Anita Gonzales | Democrat | Yea |
| Art De La Cruz | Democrat | Yea |
| Charlotte Little | Democrat | Yea |
| Christine Chandler | Democrat | Yea |
| Cristina Parajón | Democrat | Yea |
| Cynthia Borrego | Democrat | Yea |
| D. Wonda Johnson | Democrat | Nay |
| Dayan Hochman-Vigil | Democrat | Yea |
| Debra M. Sariñana | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Derrick J. Lente | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Doreen Y. Gallegos | Democrat | Not Voting |
| E. Diane Torres-Velásquez | Democrat | Yea |
| Eleanor Chávez | Democrat | Yea |
| Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson | Democrat | Yea |
| G. Andrés Romero | Democrat | Yea |
| Janelle Anyanonu | Democrat | Yea |
| Javier Martínez | Democrat | Yea |
| Joanne J. Ferrary | Democrat | Yea |
| Joseph Sanchez | Democrat | Nay |
| Joy Garratt | Democrat | Yea |
| Kathleen Cates | Democrat | Yea |
| Kristina Ortez | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda Serrato | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Marian Matthews | Democrat | Yea |
| Marianna Anaya | Democrat | Yea |
| Martha Garcia | Democrat | Nay |
| Matthew McQueen | Democrat | Yea |
| Meredith A. Dixon | Democrat | Yea |
| Micaela Lara Cadena | Democrat | Yea |
| Michelle Paulene Abeyta | Democrat | Yea |
| Miguel P. García | Democrat | Yea |
| Nathan P. Small | Democrat | Yea |
| Pamelya Herndon | Democrat | Yea |
| Patricia A. Lundstrom | Democrat | Nay |
| Patricia Roybal Caballero | Democrat | Yea |
| Raymundo Lara | Democrat | Yea |
| Reena Szczepanski | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Silva | Democrat | Yea |
| Susan K. Herrera | Democrat | Yea |
| Tara L. Lujan | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Yanira Gurrola | Democrat | Yea |
| Alan T. Martinez | Republican | Not Voting |
| Andrea Reeb | Republican | Nay |
| Angelita Mejia | Republican | Nay |
| Brian G. Baca | Republican | Nay |
| Catherine J. Cullen | Republican | Nay |
| Cathrynn N. Brown | Republican | Nay |
| Elaine Sena Cortez | Republican | Nay |
| Gail Armstrong | Republican | Nay |
| Harlan Vincent | Republican | Nay |
| Jack Chatfield | Republican | Nay |
| Jenifer Jones | Republican | Not Voting |
| Jimmy G. Mason | Republican | Nay |
| John Block | Republican | Not Voting |
| Jonathan A. Henry | Republican | Nay |
| Luis M. Terrazas | Republican | Not Voting |
| Mark B. Murphy | Republican | Nay |
| Mark Duncan | Republican | Nay |
| Martin R. Zamora | Republican | Nay |
| Nicole Chavez | Republican | Nay |
| Randall T. Pettigrew | Republican | Nay |
| Rebecca Dow | Republican | Nay |
| Rod Montoya | Republican | Nay |
| Stefani Lord | Republican | Nay |
| Tanya Mirabal Moya | Republican | Nay |
| William A. Hall II | Republican | Nay |
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- HB 9 is sponsored by Eleanor Chávez (Democrat) and Angelica Rubio (Democrat).
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