New MexicoBill would set aside $150,000 for veterans' animal care
Veterans who need shelter or medical care that separates them from their animals could be served through care contracts funded by $150,000 for the Veterans' Services Department.
What it does
The bill would set aside $150,000 for the Veterans' Services Department to arrange care for veterans' service and companion animals, including boarding, veterinary care, and pet food.
Argument forVeterans who must separate from their animals to get shelter or medical care could use contracted boarding, veterinary care, or pet food.
Argument againstThe $150,000 could fall short of demand for animal care, leaving some veterans without help when they need shelter or medical care.
More detail
The bill would set aside $150,000 for the Veterans' Services Department to contract for animal care services. The services would care for veterans' service and companion animals, including for veterans who need to leave their animals temporarily to access homelessness services or medical care. The money would support services such as boarding, veterinary care, kennels at facilities that mainly house veterans, and pet food for animals that assist or benefit veterans' well-being. The stated purpose is to reduce barriers to shelter, stable housing, and supportive services. The money would be available in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Any amount left at the end of fiscal year 2027 would return to the general fund.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 24action postponed indefinitelyLatest
- Jan 30DO PASS committee report adoptedMinor
- Jan 27Sent to House Labor, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee & House Appropriations & Finance CommitteeIntroduced
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