New Mexico · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 292: NM PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 292 is a bill introduced in the New Mexico House on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: NM PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT. Primary sponsor: Nicole Chavez (Republican), Liz Stefanics (Democratic), Day Hochman-Vigil (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): action postponed indefinitely.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Chavez | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Liz Stefanics | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Day Hochman-Vigil | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- action postponed indefinitely
- DO NOT PASS, replaced with committee substitute
- Sent to House Judiciary Committee
- withdrawn printed germane prefile
- not printed House Rules and Order of Business Committee