HOUSE BILL 189

57th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2026

INTRODUCED BY

Marianna Anaya

AN ACT

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE STATEWIDE SUPPORT AND FAMILY AFFIRMATION SERVICES TO LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUEER FAMILIES AND EDUCATION AND OUTREACH SERVICES TO LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUEER PERSONS AND FAMILIES TO CONSIDER FOSTER PARENTING AND ADOPTION.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

     SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the children, youth and families department for expenditure in fiscal year 2027 to provide statewide support and family affirmation services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer families and education and outreach services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer persons and families to consider foster parenting and adoption. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2027 shall revert to the general fund.

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