Victory! Governor signed into Law SB38.

New Mexico legislators and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham saved New Mexico’s Affordable Spay/Neuter Law by removing the repeal date of July 1, 2026. New Mexico's animals continue to have access to life-saving procedures to curb dog and cat overpopulation.

Status Updates:

1/22/26: Passed out of the Senate Committees Committee (11-0 vote)
1/27/26: Passed out of the Senate Conservation Committee (7-2 vote)
1/29/26: Passed out of Senate Tax, Business & Transportation (10-0)
2/5/26: Passed out of the Senate (23-15)
2/12/26: Passed out of the House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee (4-1)
2/16/26: Passed out of the House Judiciary Committee (10-1)
2/18/26: Passed out of the House (53-11)
3/5/26: Signed into law by the Governor!