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HB 113

ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAM AND TRUST FUND

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cynthia Borrego and 4 co-sponsors

New Mexico establishes dedicated animal welfare trust fund and program to provide consistent, structured funding for animal protection initiatives statewide.

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Bill Summary · HB 113

Legislative bill overview

HB 113 establishes a new animal welfare program in New Mexico and creates a dedicated trust fund to support animal protection initiatives. The bill was signed into law in April 2025 after passing both chambers of the legislature with committee approval.

Why is this important

This legislation provides dedicated, ongoing funding for animal welfare efforts rather than relying on annual appropriations, which can fluctuate based on budget constraints. It signals New Mexico's commitment to addressing animal protection through structured institutional mechanisms and may improve consistency in animal welfare enforcement and services.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source unclear: The bill summary doesn't specify how the trust fund will be capitalized or what revenue sources will feed it, raising questions about whether this represents new spending or reallocation
  • Program scope undefined: Without seeing the full bill text, the specific services, enforcement mechanisms, and eligible organizations under the "animal welfare program" remain ambiguous
  • Trust fund governance: How the fund will be managed, who oversees expenditures, and what accountability mechanisms exist are not detailed in available information

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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