With only two days remaining in the New Mexico Legislature’s session, a juvenile justice reform bill is nearing its deadline for consideration. The proposed legislation, identified as SB 165, is described as an effort to make New Mexico safer.
The urgency surrounding the bill comes as supporters say every resident deserves to feel safe. The New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department has called on citizens to contact their state senators and representatives to express support for the measure.
“The New Mexico Legislature ends in two days, and a juvenile justice reform bill that would make New Mexico safer is running out of time. Every New Mexican deserves to feel safe. Let’s fix this. Please call or email your state senator and representative today at 505-986-4300 and ask them to support SB 165,” the department said on its Facebook page.
No additional background information about the contents of SB 165 or its legislative history was provided. The department’s statement highlights a sense of urgency for action before the legislative session concludes.
Further updates on the status of SB 165 are expected as the session draws to a close. More information can be found on the department’s official Facebook page.
