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HB 224

STUDENT LOAN BILL OF RIGHTS ACT

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Chandler and 2 co-sponsors

New Mexico bill establishes consumer protections for student loan borrowers by regulating servicer conduct and creating legal remedies for violations of borrower rights.

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Bill Summary · HB 224

Legislative bill overview

HB 224, the Student Loan Bill of Rights Act, establishes consumer protections and rights for borrowers in New Mexico regarding student loan servicing and debt collection practices. The bill creates standards for how loan servicers must interact with borrowers and specifies remedies for violations of these rights.

Why is this important

Student loan debt affects millions of Americans, and servicers have faced widespread complaints about inadequate communication, payment misapplication, and aggressive collection tactics. This bill would provide New Mexico borrowers with enforceable legal protections and clearer recourse when servicers violate their obligations, potentially preventing financial harm and predatory practices at the state level.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal preemption concerns: Student loan regulation is primarily federal; New Mexico law may conflict with or duplicate existing federal protections, raising questions about whether state-level intervention is appropriate or enforceable
  • Cost to servicers: Compliance requirements and liability exposure could increase operational costs for loan servicers, potentially affecting fees or service availability in the state
  • Scope ambiguity: Without seeing specific language, unclear whether the bill covers federal loans, private loans, or both—and whether protections match borrowers' actual needs versus imposing burdensome restrictions on lenders

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

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