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HB 352

PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kristina Ortez

New Mexico bill addressing public peace, health, safety, and welfare failed to advance past committee and was indefinitely postponed without being printed for public review.

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Bill Summary · HB 352

Legislative bill overview

HB 352 was introduced in the New Mexico House of Representatives by Kristina Ortiz with a focus on public peace, health, safety, and welfare. The bill was referred to the House Rules and Order of Business Committee on February 4, 2026, but was never printed for consideration. On March 24, 2026, action on the bill was postponed indefinitely.

Why is this important

Without access to the bill's actual text or specific provisions, the real-world impact cannot be determined. However, bills addressing "public peace, health, safety & welfare" typically affect broad categories of public policy that could influence healthcare access, public safety measures, environmental regulations, or social services—areas with significant consequences for constituents.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's failure to advance past the Rules Committee and indefinite postponement suggest either insufficient legislative support, procedural concerns, or competing priorities that prevented it from moving forward
  • Without the bill text being publicly printed, there was limited opportunity for public comment, stakeholder input, or transparency regarding its specific provisions
  • The vague subject matter heading makes it impossible to identify which specific policy areas or communities might be affected by this legislation

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

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