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HB 351

PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kristina Ortez

New Mexico HB 351 addresses public peace, health, safety, and welfare but remains unprinted and under-reviewed, blocking public assessment of its specific provisions and impacts.

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Bill Summary · HB 351

Legislative bill overview

HB 351 is a New Mexico bill sponsored by Representative Kristina Ortez focused on public peace, health, safety, and welfare. The bill has not yet been printed or formally processed by the House Rules and Order of Business Committee as of February 4, 2026, meaning its specific provisions remain unavailable for public review.

Why is this important

Without access to the bill's actual text, the specific real-world impacts cannot be determined. However, legislation addressing "public peace, health, safety, and welfare" typically affects broad populations through regulatory or procedural changes in healthcare, emergency services, public health protocols, or community safety measures.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill has not been printed, preventing public and legislative scrutiny of its actual contents before committee review
  • Vague categorization: The broad subject matter ("peace, health, safety, welfare") could encompass contentious policy areas without knowing the specific focus
  • Early stage uncertainty: With no formal processing yet, the bill's trajectory, likelihood of passage, and final form remain completely unknown

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

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