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SB 111NEW MEXICOSession 2026State BillSigned into law

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New Mexico expands definition of personal information in motor vehicle records

Original title: MOTOR VEHICLE CODE "PERSONAL INFO"

Last action · March 3, 2026: Signed by Governor - Chapter 11 - Mar. 3Sponsors: Cristina Parajón and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

State law now expands the definition of personal information in the Motor Vehicle Code to explicitly include an individual's gender identity, immigration status, and national origin, alongside existing identifiers like photographs and social security numbers.

Why it matters

Expands the categories of personal data protected under state motor vehicle privacy statutes, affecting how government agencies handle and disclose driver and vehicle records.

Who It Affects

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

Directly affected

New Mexico drivers and residents

Their gender identity, immigration status, and national origin are added to the statutory definition of personal information contained in motor vehicle records.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What new categories are added to personal information in motor vehicle records?

Gender identity, immigration status, and national origin are newly added to the definition.

Does the definition include vehicle ownership or driving violation records?

No, information on vehicles, vehicle ownership, vehicular accidents, driving violations, and driver status are explicitly excluded from the definition of personal information.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

9 actions

Mar 3, 2026Governor of New MexicoEnrolled
Signed by Governor - Chapter 11 - Mar. 3
Feb 18, 2026HouseFloor
Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:37 N:24
Feb 17, 2026House
HTPWC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
Feb 15, 2026HouseCommittee
Sent to HTPWC - Referrals: HTPWC
Feb 14, 2026SenateFloor
Passed in the Senate - Y:26 N:16
Feb 13, 2026Senate
STBTC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

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Feb 7, 2026Senate
SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
Feb 2, 2026Senate
SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
Jan 23, 2026SenateCommittee
Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SHPAC/STBTC

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Motor Vehicle Code

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Sources

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www.nmlegis.gov

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