All Roll Calls
Yes: 64 • No: 36
New MexicoSB 5352025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE
Sponsored By: George K. Muñoz (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Adults gain recognized decision-making support agreements
Beginning July 1, 2025, adults can voluntarily name supporters to help them understand information and communicate decisions, without coercion. Agreements use a Supreme Court form and must be written, dated, signed, and identify allowed and excluded support areas. Supporters must consent and acknowledge their duties; each party signs before at least two adult witnesses whose signatures a notary acknowledges. Adults are presumed able to decide unless specified health professionals or a court determine otherwise; they can decide alone or end agreements. Others must recognize decisions made with authorized support and rely on agreements unless they suspect abuse, neglect, or exploitation and report it.
Adults gain safeguards against supporter abuse
Beginning July 1, 2025, supporters must act honestly, use reasonable care, and follow the adult’s wishes and agreement. They cannot receive pay for these duties and must stop serving if they question the adult’s ability to decide. Without an applicable power of attorney, they cannot decide, sign documents, or enter legal agreements for the adult. Specified information access and use require consent; supporters must protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or sharing. People with no-contact orders, state employee abuse registry listings, violence or dishonesty convictions within ten years, or current incarceration cannot serve. Anyone aware of an agreement who has cause to suspect supporter abuse, neglect, or exploitation must report it to New Mexico’s Adult Protective Services statewide intake hotline.
State program supports adult decision-making agreements
Beginning July 1, 2025, a supported decision-making program operates within the Developmental Disabilities Council’s Office of Guardianship. It may help people create, sign, or end agreements and check whether agreements follow the law. It may also share information about supporter duties and abuse reporting. The law specifies no program funding or guaranteed level of service.
Phone customers pay monthly 911 charges
Beginning July 1, 2025, covered subscribers pay a $1 monthly 911 charge per phone line or active mobile number. Covered internet-phone lines that allow simultaneous 911 calls through the public telephone network also count. The subscriber’s primary place of use must be New Mexico; actual use does not matter. Subscribers receiving reduced rates under the Low Income Telephone Service Assistance Act are exempt. Prepaid wireless service and broadband internet access are also exempt.
Workers pay higher quarterly compensation fees
Beginning July 1, 2025, covered New Mexico workers pay $2.25 each quarter, up from $2.00. The fee rises to $2.38 on July 1, 2028, and $2.50 on July 1, 2033. Employers deduct it from wages. It applies to workers covered by the Workers’ Compensation Act on the quarter’s last working day.
Utility commission users face adjustable fees
Beginning July 1, 2025, the Public Regulation Commission collects filing and service fees. Base fees include $1 for rate schedules, service rules, or forms, and $25 for each application, petition, or complaint. Certifying copies costs $2, with separate copying charges. The commission may raise listed fees by rule, but increases cannot exceed the cost of its administrative proceedings.
Utilities face inspection fees and penalties
Beginning July 1, 2025, covered utilities owe an annual inspection fee of 0.590% of the previous year’s New Mexico receipts. Payment is due July 31; interstate utilities count only in-state business, and specified gas, water, and electricity resale receipts are excluded. Before July 1, 2031, annual increases cannot exceed the prior year’s state and local government employment cost index increase. Late payments carry 15% yearly interest, calculated at 1.25% monthly, plus a 2% penalty on the unpaid fee. The Public Regulation Commission must sue to collect unpaid fees, interest, and penalties.
Employers pay higher workers’ compensation fees
Beginning July 1, 2025, covered New Mexico employers pay $2.55 per worker each quarter, up from $2.30. The fee rises to $2.68 on July 1, 2028, and $2.80 on July 1, 2033. It covers employers required or choosing to participate in workers’ compensation. The worker count comes from the quarter’s last working day, and payment is due the following month’s last day. Of the employer fee, 30 cents per worker goes to the uninsured employers’ fund.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
George K. Muñoz
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/22/2025
Final House Vote
Yes: 40 • No: 23
Senate vote • 3/15/2025
Final Senate Vote
Yes: 24 • No: 13
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor - Chapter 84 - Apr. 7
4/7/2025SenateSenate has concurred with House Amendments
3/22/2025SenatePassed in the House of Representatives - Y:40 N:23
3/22/2025HouseHouse of Representatives Floor Amendment
3/22/2025HouseHAFC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
3/21/2025HouseSent to HAFC - Referrals: HAFC
3/17/2025SenatePassed in the Senate - Y:24 N:13
3/15/2025SenateSFC: Reported by committee with Do Not Pass but with a Do Pass recommendation on Committee Substitution
3/14/2025SenateNot Printed
2/20/2025legislature
Bill Text
Final Version
4/8/2025
House Floor Amendment 1 3/22/25
3/22/2025
HAFC Committee Report 3/21/25
3/21/2025
SFC Committee Report 3/14/25
3/14/2025
SFC Committee Substitute 3/14/25
3/14/2025
Introduced
2/20/2025