State • New Mexico

HB 220: TIME OF SALE OR TRANSFER FOR DELINQUENT TAXES

Pamelya HerndonIntroduced

HB 220 status: Introduced — action postponed indefinitely (updated Mar 24, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 45/100

Bill summary

Official

Here is the simple version: **"The House is currently deciding on new rules for when the government is allowed to sell your property if you haven't paid your taxes."**

Key analysis

Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental regulations identified.

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental regulations identified.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential to improve clarity for tax administration.

Risks

  • Could impact property owner security during delinquency periods.

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • May protect property owners from premature asset loss.

Risks

  • Delayed sales could reduce public funds available for community services.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

The legislative status of this bill is 'postponed indefinitely', indicating it is no longer under active consideration.

Limitation

Analysis based strictly on an abstract; full bill text was not reviewed.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

action postponed indefinitely

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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