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HB 86·NM·house

CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES COMMISSION

In CommitteeFiled Jan 15, 2026
Sponsor: Chávez, Eleanor
Latest Action

action postponed indefinitely

Mar 24, 2026

Summary

The bill establishes a new Children, Youth and Families Commission and a superintendent to oversee it. It amends the state statutes to add a set of definitions used throughout the Children’s Code, covering terms like "active efforts," "Indian child," and "permanency plan." The measure aims to clarify child‑welfare language and provide a governance structure for the department.

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