New Mexico 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 279 — Healthcare Privacy & Safety Protections

Last action — Action Postponed Indefinitely

  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 February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

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Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Action Postponed Indefinitely

  2. HJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

  3. HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Not Pass but with a Do Pass recommendation on Committee Substitution

  4. Sent to HHHC - Referrals: HHHC/HJC

  5. Withdrawn from committee or daily calendar, ordered printed and referred to

  6. Not Printed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Linda M. Trujillo

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

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 279?
HB 279 is sponsored by Linda M. Trujillo and Christine Chandler (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 279?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 279?
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