New MexicoNew Mexico would fund support and adoption outreach for LGBTQ+ families
New Mexico's Children, Youth and Families Department would spend $200,000 in fiscal year 2027 on statewide family support and adoption outreach.
What it does
The Children, Youth and Families Department would receive $200,000 for statewide family support and outreach to help LGBTQ+ people and families consider foster parenting or adoption.
Argument forStatewide family support and adoption outreach could help LGBTQ+ people and families explore foster parenting and adoption.
Argument againstThe $200,000 could leave less general fund money available for other state needs.
More detail
The Children, Youth and Families Department would receive $200,000 from the general fund. The services would be offered statewide to LGBTQ+ people and families. The money is for statewide family support and affirmation services, and education and outreach to help LGBTQ+ people and families consider foster parenting and adoption. The department could spend the money in fiscal year 2027. Any unspent balance at the end of that year 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 27Sent to House Health & Human Services Committee & House Appropriations & Finance CommitteeIntroduced
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