On Mar. 21, 2025, NM LEG reported bill signed by governor and assigned Chapter 18.
On Mar. 16, NM LEG passed bill re discovery costs and litigation.
NM LEG passed bill HB 66 to change the amount of money that can be advanced by employers for discovery costs, and increase attorney fees for workers' comp cases.
Bill Provisions
Amends New Mexico statutes annotated 1978, NM LEG 52-1-54 in order to increase the discovery costs to $6,000 that an employer will advance for discovery.
Attorney fee limit increased $22.5k to $30k in calendar year 2025, and after 2025, maximum allowable attorney fees will be adjusted annually by consumer price index.
Legislative History
On Jan. 23, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Feb. 19, 2025, bill was passed in House.
On Feb. 19, 2025, bill sent to the Senate; on Mar. 16, 2025, bill was passed in Senate.
Effectiveness
Bills without effective dates specified in bill become effective 90 days after the adjournment of the Legislature, so if approved, bill becomes effective Jun. 20, 2025.
Mar. 2025 NM LEG Bill Approval
On Mar. 21, 2025, NM LEG reported bill signed by governor and assigned Chapter 18.
Regulators
NM LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Ch. 18, 3/21/2025; Bill HB66, 3/21/2025; Bill HB66, 3/16/2025; Citation: NM LEG 52-1-54;
