New Mexico laws

Santa Fe attorney Megan Dorsey breaks down common misunderstandings of Miranda rights in light of a recent state Supreme Court decision.

Several laws passed in the last two New Mexico legislative sessions went into effect Monday, July 1. They range from establishing a new state agency to shoring up election funding and the public safety workforce.

Until now, New Mexico voters who wanted to cast an absentee ballot had to request one for each election. That has now changed with the creation of a permanent absentee voter list.

A number of new state laws impact health insurance policies delivered, issued or renewed in New Mexico as of January 1, 2024.

A total of 23 New Mexico laws go into effect Friday, July 1. Most were passed in this year’s legislative session, though some were signed into law in 2020 and 2021. About 20% of the now-effective laws directly impact schools and those who work for and attend them.