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HB 328NEW MEXICOSession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

New Mexico bill prohibits state and local public safety funds for joint operations with identity-concealing federal agents

Original title: STATE FUNDS FOR CONCEALED ID LAW ENFORCEMENT

Last action · February 4, 2026: Not PrintedSponsors: Janelle Anyanonu and 3 others

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What This Bill Proposed

House Bill 328 bans the Department of Public Safety and local governments receiving state public safety funds from supporting or participating in s with federal law enforcement agents who conceal their identities. The bill establishes civil penalties ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 per violation plus three times actual damages, and authorizes whistleblowers to bring civil enforcement actions.

Why it matters

Local law enforcement agencies and state departments risk civil penalties, liability for triple damages, and the loss of state funding if they cooperate in s with federal officers whose identities are hidden, while private citizens gain the right to file whistleblower lawsuits.

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

Department of Public Safety

The department is barred from expending appropriated funds in support of joint operations with federal law enforcement agents who conceal their identity.

Directly affected

Local governments receiving state public safety funds

Local governments are prohibited from participating in joint operations with identity-concealing federal agents under threat of civil penalties and triple damages.

Directly affected

Qui tam plaintiffs

Private citizens are granted the right to bring civil actions on behalf of the state or political subdivisions and recover expenses and attorney fees.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 328 prohibit?

It prohibits the Department of Public Safety and local governments that receive state public safety funds from participating in s or providing support to federal law enforcement officers who conceal their identity.

Are there any exceptions for law enforcement officers under this bill?

Yes, the restrictions do not apply when a peace officer conducts an agency-sanctioned undercover operation, performs SWAT responsibilities, or conducts explosive recovery and disposal operations.

What are the penalties for violating the restrictions?

Violators are liable for three times the damages sustained, civil penalties between $5,000 and $10,000 per violation, litigation costs, and reasonable attorney fees.

Who can file a lawsuit for a violation?

The state, a political subdivision of the state, or a private person acting as a qui tam whistleblower may bring a civil action.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

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Feb 4, 2026New Mexico Legislature
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