New New Mexico laws taking effect July 1, 2025
42 laws take effect July 1, 2025.
Of the 237 bills enacted since 2025, 235 have an effective date and 2 don't yet (listed below). A law here takes effect that day by its main provisions; parts of a staggered act may take effect on other dates.
Updated Nov 1, 2026 at 5:07 p.m. EST.
Education (9)
HB 156 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
INCREASE EDUCATIONAL SALARIES
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
HB 157 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
NEW SCHOOL LICENSES
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 24 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
COMMUNITY GOVERNANCE ATTORNEYS CHANGES
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
HB 63 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING FORMULA CHANGES
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
HB 69 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
LOAN FORGIVENESS MULTIPLIER ACT
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
HB 71 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
EARLY CHILDHOOD ED & CARE FUND TRANSFERS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 and 2).
Sections 1 and 2: The effective date of the provisions of Sections 1 and 2 of this act is July 1, 2025.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 89 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP ACT CHANGES
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
SB 343 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
TEACHER SALARY RATES CHANGES
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
SB 401 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
BROADBAND FOR EDUCATION
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
Healthcare (5)
HB 131 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
CAREGIVER BACKGROUND CHECKS
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
HB 281 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
HAIR BRAIDING LICENSURE
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
SB 197 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
EMS SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FUNDING
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
SB 376 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFIT CONTRIBUTIONS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Subsection E of Section 1).
Subsection E of Section 1: effective July 1, 2025, the group insurance contributions of the state
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 88 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
MEDICAID TRUST FUND & STATE SUPPORTED FUND
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
Budget (4)
HB 19 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
TRADE PORTS DEVELOPMENT ACT
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
HB 493 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
PUBLIC FINANCE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
SB 169 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
STRATEGIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SITE READINESS
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
SB 199 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL DWI GRANT PROGRAM
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
Government (4)
HB 431 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
APPOINTMENT OF WATERSHED BOARDS
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
SB 100 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
INDEBTEDNESS LIMIT OF ARROYO FLOOD CONTROL
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
SB 274 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
BOARD OF FINANCE APPROVAL FOR LAND SALES
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
SB 481 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
STATE FAIRGROUNDS DISTRICT ACT
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
Affordability (2)
HB 91 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
PUBLIC UTILITY RATE STRUCTURES
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
SB 159 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
INDEPENDENT THEATER BEER & WINE LICENSES
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
Civil Rights (2)
HB 5 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
OFFICE OF CHILD ADVOCATE ACT
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
SB 36 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION NONDISCLOSURE
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
Crime (2)
HB 10 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
RLD CANNABIS ENFORCEMENT
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
SB 155 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
DETERMINATION OF EMBEZZLEMENT PENALTY
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
Mining and Drilling (2)
HB 361 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
EMNRD CONVERSION OF CERTAIN WELLS
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
SB 23 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
OIL & GAS ROYALTY RATE CHANGES
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
Technology (2)
HB 20 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION DIVISION
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
SB 126 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
INCREASE RURAL SERVICE FUND ALLOCATIONS
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
Traffic (2)
SB 236 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
LOOK TWICE FOR MOTORCYCLE LICENSE PLATE
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
SB 73 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
REQUIRE BICYCLE STOPS FOR SAFETY
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
Agriculture (1)
SB 101 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
INCREASE CERTAIN LIVESTOCK FEES
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
Climate (1)
HB 93 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
ADVANCED GRID TECHNOLOGY PLANS
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Defense (1)
HB 159 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
ENERGY PROJECT SITING & MILITARY BASES
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
Elections (1)
SB 16 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
NON-MAJOR PARTY VOTERS IN PRIMARY ELECTIONS
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
Public Lands (1)
SB 47 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
SANTA CRUZ DE LA CANADA LAND GRANT
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
Taxes (1)
HB 218 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
TAX CHANGES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 through 16, 18 through 35, 37, 61, 66 through 119, 121, 123 through 129, 131 through 138, 140 through 148, 153, 155 and 156).
Sections 1 through 16, 18 through 35, 37, 61, 66 through 119, 121, 123 through 129, 131 through 138, 140 through 148, 153, 155 and 156: The effective date of the provisions of Sections 1 through 16, 18 through 35, 37, 61, 66 through 119, 121, 123 through 129, 131 through 138, 140 through 148, 153, 155 and 156 of this act is July 1, 2025.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Other (2)
HB 586 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
SB 535 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.
Enacted, but not yet dated (2)
These laws' texts tie their dates to something outside the legislative record (Contingent), or not enough is recorded yet to give one (Unresolved). They may take effect July 1, 2025 too; the record doesn't say.