Governor Lujan Grisham signs 41 bills into law

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: Category: 2025 NM Legislative Session; 08 April 2025

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed 41 bills into law, addressing a wide range of priorities including healthcare access, economic development, education, environmental protection, and public safety.

The legislation represents the administration's ongoing commitment to improving the quality of life for New Mexicans across the state.

A complete list of bills signed by the governor is below:

Healthcare improvements:

HB 056: Medicaid Reimbursements for Birth Centers

HB 078: Prohibit Discrimination Against 340B Entities

HB 117: Death Certificate by Physician Assistant

HB 171: Pharmacy Custodial Care Facilities

HB 178: Nursing Practice Changes

SB 120: No Behavioral Health Cost Sharing

SB 122: Expand Prescription Drug Donation Program
SB 249: Health Care Provider Gross Receipts

Environmental protection:

HB 093: Advanced Grid Technology Plans

HB 128: NMFA Local Solar Access Fund

HB 137: Strategic Water Supply Act

HB 140: 'Hazardous Waste Constituent' Definition

HB 212: Per- & Poly-Flouroalkyl Protection Act

HB 240: Drinking Water System Grants & Loans
SB 021: Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Act

Economic development:

HB 019: Trade Ports Development Act

HB 368: High Wage Jobs Tax Credit 'Threshold Job'

HB 456: Architect & Engineering Services & Construction
SB 357: Essential Services Development Act

Education and public service:

HB 063: Public School Funding Formula Changes

HB 069: Loan Forgiveness Multiplier Act

HB 089: Graduate Scholarship Act Changes

SB 019: Boards Of Regents Training Requirements

SB 146: Educational Opportunity for Military Children
HB 336: Certain Retirees Returning to Work

Community Support and Governance:

HB 010: RLD Cannabis Enforcement

HB 024: Community Governance Attorneys Changes

HB 113: Animal Welfare Program and Trust Fund

HB 158: Military Base Planning & Impact Act

HB 295: Tax On Property Owned by NM RETA

HB 296: Public Accountant Licensure Requirements

HB 398: HMO & Contract Provider Exam Time Lines

HB 468: Retiring of State Flags

SB 088: Medicaid Trust Fund & State Supported Fund

SB 092: Horse Racing & Jockey Insurance Fund

SB 126: Increase Rural Service Fund Allocations

SB 159: Independent Theater Beer & Wine Licenses

SB 221: Additional Unfair Insurance Claims Practice

SB 267: Housing Application Fees

SB 280: NMMI In Capital Outlay Act

SB 290: Raise Marriage License Fees

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