IntroducedFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Gallegos, David M.
Latest Action
action postponed indefinitely
Mar 24, 2026
Summary
The bill changes the definition of who qualifies as a police member under New Mexico's Public Employees Retirement Act, adding public safety telecommunicators. It lets those workers join police retirement coverage plans and requires elections to adopt those plans. The change affects a wide range of public safety employees, giving them the same retirement options as police officers.
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