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HB 72NEW MEXICOSession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

New Mexico bill increases penalties for distributing Schedule I or II controlled substances to minors

Original title: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE MINOR DISTRIBUTION

Last action · February 2, 2026: HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendationSponsors: Andi Reeb and 2 others

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What This Bill Proposed

New Mexico House Bill 72 criminalizes the intentional distribution of s to minors by individuals aged eighteen or older, making it a first-degree felony. The measure amends existing drug distribution statutes under Section 30-31-21 NMSA 1978.

Why it matters

The measure establishes stricter felony classifications for supplying specific high-risk drugs to underage individuals, altering the potential prison sentences under state sentencing guidelines.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Individuals aged eighteen or older

Adults face first-degree felony charges if they intentionally distribute Schedule I or II controlled substances or methamphetamine to minors.

Directly affected

Minors under the age of eighteen

Minors are the recipients specified in provisions restricting the unlawful distribution of controlled substances.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age threshold does the bill establish for individuals distributing controlled substances?

The bill applies to any person who is eighteen years of age or older and intentionally distributes a controlled substance to a person under the age of eighteen.

How are violations involving Schedule I or II narcotic drugs categorized under the bill?

Violations involving a that is a narcotic drug, or methamphetamine and its analogs, are classified as a first-degree felony.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

4 actions

Feb 2, 2026House
HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
Jan 27, 2026HouseCommittee
Sent to HHHC - Referrals: HHHC/HJC
Jan 27, 2026New Mexico LegislatureCommittee
Withdrawn from committee or daily calendar, ordered printed and referred to
Jan 22, 2026New Mexico Legislature
Not Printed

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Andi Reeb, Elaine Sena Cortez, Luis Terrazas and 1 more

PersonAndi Reeb“Primary sponsor of House Bill 72”Map →

PersonElaine Sena Cortez“Cosponsor of House Bill 72”Map →

PersonLuis Terrazas“Cosponsor of House Bill 72”Map →

locationState of New Mexico“Jurisdiction where the legislation was introduced”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.nmlegis.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance20
Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 65)
Controversy40
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Entertainment5
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