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HB 378

PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Andrea Romero

New Mexico HB 378 addresses public peace, health, safety, and welfare but remains unprinted and under committee review, preventing public analysis of specific provisions.

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Bill Summary · HB 378

Legislative bill overview

HB 378 is a New Mexico bill focused on public peace, health, safety, and welfare, though the specific provisions are not yet publicly available since it has not been printed. The bill was introduced and referred to the House Rules and Order of Business Committee as of February 4, 2026, but has not advanced to formal printing status, which typically precedes substantive committee review.

Why is this important

Bills addressing public peace, health, safety, and welfare typically have broad implications for constituent services and government operations. The lack of printed text means the legislature and public currently cannot review the bill's actual language, making it impossible to assess its scope, funding requirements, or specific policy changes.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: Without printed text, stakeholders cannot analyze or comment on the proposal during the legislative process
  • Broad subject matter: The catchall nature of "peace, health, safety & welfare" suggests the bill could contain multiple unrelated provisions
  • Status uncertainty: The bill's failure to be printed may indicate procedural issues, lack of sponsorship support, or pending revisions that could delay or prevent consideration

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

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