2023 State Animal Protection Legislation
Animal Protection Voters Priorities
SB 215: Establish Crime of Bestiality – Read the bill »
Sponsors: Senator Mark Moores & Senator Brenda McKenna
Status: Awaiting action by the Senate Health & Public Affairs Committee
SB 271: Equine Definition – Read the bill »
Sponsor: Senator Carrie Hamblen
Status: Awaiting action by the Senate Conservation Committee
SB 291: CYFD Domestic Violence Victims & Animals – Read the bill »
Sponsor: Senator Nancy Rodriguez
Status: Awaiting action by the Senate Health & Public Affairs Committee
SB 301: Free-Roaming Horses – Read the bill »
Sponsor: Senator Brenda McKenna & Rep. Matthew McQueen
Status: Awaiting action by the Senate Conservation Committee
SB 18: Rename Family Violence Protection Act – Read the bill »
Sponsor: Senator Antoinette Sedillo Lopez & Rep. Pamelya Herndon
Status: (2/1/23) Passed the Senate Health & Public Affairs Committee (7-0 vote)
Awaiting action by the Senate Judiciary Committeee
Other Support Bills
HB 153: Livestock Larceny Separate Offenses – Read the bill »
Sponsors: Rep. Candy Spence Ezzell, Rep. Cathrynn Brown, Rep. Jimmy Mason, Rep. Alan Martinez & Rep. Luis Terrazas
Status: (1/26/23) Passed the House Agriculture & Water Committee (5-2 vote (no recommendation))
Awaiting action by the House Judiciary Committee
HB 178: ABQ Westside Animal Shelter Internship – Read the bill »
Sponsors: Rep. Eleanor Chavez, Rep. Tara Jaramillo, Rep. Patricia Roybal Caballero, Rep Joanne Ferrary & Rep. Art De La Cruz
Status: Awaiting action by the House Education Committee
HB 184: State Game Commission Changes – Read the bill »
Sponsor: Rep. Matthew McQueen
Status: (1/28/23) Passed the House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee (6-3 vote)
Awaiting action by the House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs Committee
SB 72: Create Wildlife Corridors Fund – Read the bill »
Sponsor: Sen. Mimi Stewart
Status: (1/31/23) Passed the Senate Conservation Committee (8-0 vote)
SB 134: No Exotic Animals in Traveling Performances – Read the bill »
Sponsor: Sen. Roberto “Bobby” J. Gonzales
Status: Awaiting action by the Senate Health & Public Affairs Committee
SB 161: Restrict Use of Certain Pesticides – Read the bill »
Sponsor: Sen. Mimi Stewart
Status: Awaiting action by the Senate Conservation Committee
SB 199: Livestock Larceny Separate Offenses – Read the bill »
Sponsors: Sen. Pat Woods & Sen. Crystal Diamond
Status: Awaiting action by the Senate Judiciary Committee
Anti-Animal Legislation
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