| As the legislative session moves forward, new bills are being introduced and debated daily—some of which pose serious threats to our values, while others offer critical protections. Staying informed is essential, and we’re here to ensure you have the latest updates on the legislation that matters most. Below is an update on key legislation from this week. Be sure to scroll to the bottom to see two special initiatives happening right now!
ANTI-VALUES LEGISLATION
HB27 – Librarian Protection Act
This bill threatens to withdraw funding from librarians unless they agree to stock materials that may conflict with Christian and American values, promoting pro-LGBTQ+ and “woke” content.
SB258 – Human Sexuality Education – Action Link Coming Soon!
This bill undermines parental rights by imposing a state-directed sexual education curriculum in public schools. It mandates progressive ideologies on gender and sexuality while limiting parents’ ability to opt their children out. SB258 removes local control, disregards family values, and forces taxpayers to fund ideologically driven programs.
HB11 – Paid Family and Medical Leave Act
This bill imposes a significant tax increase on individuals and businesses, including churches and nonprofits. It mandates participation in a costly, government-run paid leave program, potentially hindering the operations of faith-based and small organizations.
PRO-VALUES LEGISLATION
HB185 – Protection of Women’s Sports Act – Action Link Coming Soon!
This act ensures fairness in competitive sports by maintaining biological gender designations, preventing biological males from competing in women’s sports.
HB234 – Medical Care for All Infants Born Alive Act –
Action Link Coming Soon!
This bill mandates that any infant born alive, regardless of circumstances, receives necessary medical care, affirming the sanctity of life.
HB236: Notice for Medication Abortions – Action Link Coming Soon!
This bill requires clear information to be presented to women about the risks of medication used for abortions as well as the window of opportunity a woman has to reverse the medication abortion.
HB177: Home School Curriculum Material Tax Credit –
Action Link Coming Soon!
Rewarding Parents who home school their children.
SB268: Educational Freedom Act – Action Link Coming Soon!
Providing educational freedom for Low and Middle income families through the provision of education freedom accounts (the money will follow the child).
HB207: Adoption of Special Needs Child Tax Credit Amendments
Action Link Coming Soon!
Amending the current tax credit to include the adoption of ALL children and increasing the tax credit from $2500 to $7500.
SB272: Foster Parent & Guardian Income Tax
Action Link Coming Soon!
Rewarding foster parents and guardians.
Your voice is vital. Watch your inbox for action alerts on specific bills and ways you can contact your representative to have your voice heard. And remember you can always check our action center page to see all of our active action alerts.
Thank you for standing with us to uphold faith, family, and freedom in New Mexico. |
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