New Mexico · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 51: WRONGFUL CONVICTION COMPENSATION ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 51 is a bill introduced in the New Mexico Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: WRONGFUL CONVICTION COMPENSATION ACT. Primary sponsor: Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): action postponed indefinitely.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antoinette Sedillo Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“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
- Sent to Senate Committees' Committee & Senate Judiciary Committee & Senate Finance Committee