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HB 354

PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nathan Small

New Mexico HB 354 addresses public peace, health, safety, and welfare but remains unavailable for public review after failing to advance in committee.

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Bill Summary · HB 354

Legislative bill overview

HB 354 is a New Mexico bill focused on public peace, health, safety, and welfare introduced by Representative Nathan Small. The bill has not yet been printed or formally processed through the House Rules and Order of Business Committee as of February 4, 2026, so its specific provisions remain unclear from available records.

Why is this important

Without the bill text being publicly available, it's difficult to assess immediate real-world impact. However, bills addressing "public peace, health, safety, and welfare" typically affect broad populations and can influence public health policies, law enforcement practices, or community safety measures. The bill's fate will depend on committee review and potential amendments.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill has not been printed, making public review and stakeholder input impossible at this stage
  • Vague scope: The broad categories (peace, health, safety, welfare) could encompass vastly different policy areas with competing interests
  • Unknown provisions: Without seeing the actual text, it's impossible to identify specific controversial elements that might face opposition or support

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

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