New New Mexico laws taking effect July 1, 2026
18 laws take effect July 1, 2026.
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 (4)
HB 253 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
PUBLIC EDUCATION CHANGES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 through 12 and 14).
Sections 1 through 12 and 14: The effective date of the provisions of Sections 1 through 12 and 14 of this act is July 1, 2026.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
HB 34 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
SCHOOL NURSE LICENSURE PROVISIONS
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2026.
SB 37 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
HIGH QUALITY LITERACY INSTRUCTION ACT
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2026.
SB 64 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
CREATE OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2026.
Crime (3)
HB 255 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
PUBLIC SAFETY WORKFORCE BUILDING PROGRAM
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2026.
HB 61 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
AGGRAVATED BATTERY ON POLICE OFFICER
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2026.
SB 40 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
DRIVER PRIVACY AND SAFETY ACT
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2026.
Healthcare (2)
HB 47 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
SCHOOL EMPLOYEE INSURANCE PROGRAMS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 and 4 through 6).
Sections 1 and 4 through 6: The effective date of the provisions of Sections 1 and 4 through 6 of this act is July 1, 2026.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 3 (SS1) · 2025 First Special SessionStated
IMMUNIZATION RULES & RECOMMENDATIONS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 8 through 13).
Sections 8 through 13: The provisions of Sections 8 through 13 of this act are effective July 1, 2026.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Public Lands (2)
HB 184 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
INVESTMENT OF CONSERVATION & LEGACY FUNDS
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, 2026.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 193 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
ACEQUIA & DITCH INFRASTRUCTURE FUND TRANSFER
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2026.
Agriculture (1)
SB 143 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
UPDATE CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL FEES
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2026.
Government (1)
SB 5 · 2025 Regular SessionStated
GAME COMMISSION REFORM
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1, 4 through 7, 11 and 13).
Sections 1, 4 through 7, 11 and 13: The effective date of the provisions of Sections 1, 4 through 7, 11 and 13 of this act is July 1, 2026.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Housing (1)
SB 96 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
REGULATED CHILD CARE ZONING REQUIREMENTS
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2026.
Taxes (1)
HB 291 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
TAX CHANGES
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1 through 5 and 10 through 17).
Sections 1 through 5 and 10 through 17: The effective date of the provisions of Sections 1 through 5 and 10 through 17 of this act is July 1, 2026.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Technology (1)
SB 152 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
LOW-INCOME TELECOMM. ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2026.
Traffic (1)
SB 2 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
STATE HIGHWAY PROJECT BONDS
How we got this date
The date of the act's main provisions (Sections 1, 2 and 5).
Sections 1, 2 and 5: The effective date of the provisions of Sections 1, 2 and 5 of this act is July 1, 2026.
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Wages (1)
HB 270 · 2026 Regular SessionStated
CONTRIBUTIONS TO APPRENTICE & TRAINING PGMS.
How we got this date
The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2026.
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, 2026 too; the record doesn't say.