NMCSAP works to ensure that state legislation supports survivors of sexual violence, provides adequate funding for sexual assault service providers, holds offenders accountable, and strives to end sexual violence in our communities.

Our Priorities – 2022 Legislation

HB2 General Appropriation Act of 2022: Sexual assault services received $2.25 million in recurring funding and $1 million in nonrecurring funding

• https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=2&year=22

HB22 Limited English Access to State Programs:

• Requires all State departments provide meaningful access to individuals with limited English proficiency,
• Sponsored by Rep. Roybal Caballero, Rep. Sedillo Lopez, Rep. Bounkeua, and Rep. Stewart
• https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=22&year=22

HB46 Family Representation and Advocacy Act:

• Creates the Office of Family Representation and Advocacy to represent parents and children in child abuse cases
• Sponsored by Rep. Chasey and Rep. Lopez
• https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=46&year=22

HB135 Indian Family Protection Act:

• Institutionalizes protections for Native American children and families and prevents arbitrary removal of Indigenous children from their homes and Tribes
• Sponsored by Rep. Louis, Sen. Ivey-Soto, and Rep. Cadena
• https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=135&year=22

SB12 AG Office for Missing Indigenous Persons:

• Establishes MMIW casework specialists, closes loopholes, and provides grant funding for reporting partnership
• Sponsored by Sen. Pinto, Sen. Lopez, and Rep. Herndon
• https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=12&year=22

SB13 Missing in NM Event:

• Creates an annual event to support New Mexicans with missing relatives
• Sponsored by Sen. Pinto, Sen. Lopez, and Rep. Romero
• https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=13&year=22

SB38 Early Childhood Education Department:

• Clarifies the Early Childhood Education and Care Department’s responsibilities for children with developmental delays and authorizes them to do criminal history investigations for facilities and licensure
• Sponsored by Sen. Gonzales and Sen. Correa Hemphill
• https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=38&year=22

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