New Mexico Military Legislation & Policies

Military Access to Quality Family Child Care

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ENACTED

02/10/2024HB 302

02/14/2024HB 302

02/28/2024

Military Access to Quality Family Child Care Final Legislation

New Mexico enacted law adding Space Force to the definition of "armed forces" in statute, exempting military Family Child Care providers from state licensing requirements, and adding military family status in anti-discrimination statute.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities1/16 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

Nurse Licensure Compact

01/18/2018SB-1

01/17/2018SB-1

01/19/2018

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Authorized New Mexico to become a member of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

Physician Associates Compact

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

Social Work Licensure Compact

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

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01/15/2019

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Final Legislation

NM CYFD Protective Services Division (PSD) Statewide Central Intake (SCI) hotline includes an updated template to collect information if a family is affiliated with the military and PSD requirement for the applicable county office to notify the installation Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Manager.

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Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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ENACTED

03/01/2023SB 120

02/15/2023SB 120

03/30/2023

Open Enrollment Flexibility Final Legislation

Provides open enrollment preference to students who are the children of a military family living in temporary housing and are assigned, awaiting placement or pending a move to permanent housing in a different attendance area where the students' family seeks enrollment of the students in either their current school attendance area or the school attendance area of the permanent housing.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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SENATE

ENACTED

02/10/2024HB 302

02/14/2024HB 302

02/28/2024

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy Final Legislation

New Mexico enacted law adding Space Force to the definition of "armed forces" in statute, exempting military Family Child Care providers from state licensing requirements, and adding military family status in anti-discrimination statute.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Military Family Anti-Discrimination Status4/5 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Education

Employment

02/10/2024HB 302

02/14/2024HB 302

02/28/2024

Employment Final Legislation

New Mexico enacted law adding Space Force to the definition of "armed forces" in statute, exempting military Family Child Care providers from state licensing requirements, and adding military family status in anti-discrimination statute.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Housing

02/10/2024HB 302

02/14/2024HB 302

02/28/2024

Housing Final Legislation

New Mexico enacted law adding Space Force to the definition of "armed forces" in statute, exempting military Family Child Care providers from state licensing requirements, and adding military family status in anti-discrimination statute.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Public Accomodations

02/10/2024HB 302

02/14/2024HB 302

02/28/2024

Public Accomodations Final Legislation

New Mexico enacted law adding Space Force to the definition of "armed forces" in statute, exempting military Family Child Care providers from state licensing requirements, and adding military family status in anti-discrimination statute.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Other Protections

02/10/2024HB 302

02/14/2024HB 302

02/28/2024

Other Protections Final Legislation

New Mexico enacted law adding Space Force to the definition of "armed forces" in statute, exempting military Family Child Care providers from state licensing requirements, and adding military family status in anti-discrimination statute.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/5 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Recognize MPOs

Extend Command Legal Authority

Provide Victim Travel Funds

Allow Virtual Appearance

Include Coercive Control

Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils0/6 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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Military Affairs

Nutrition and Food Security

Economic and Workforce Development

Early Childhood Education and Childcare

Suicide Prevention

Other Board or Council

Status and Demographic Content

State Details

Regional Liaison

Other Content

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State Policy Priorities 2024

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