Signed into LawFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Berghmans, Heather
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PASS - SGND BY GOV - Chapter 57
Mar 9, 2026
Summary
The bill changes state driver‑education standards so that every approved course includes at least three hours of instruction on sharing the road with pedestrians, cyclists, animal‑drawn vehicles and other vulnerable users, plus two hours of DWI prevention. It applies to driver‑education schools, instructors, and their students, and it takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027. The changes are intended to improve safety for those most at risk on New Mexico roads.
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