NM Senate committee advances universal child care bill with new co-pay proposal

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 534

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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The New Mexico Senate Education Committee on Friday advanced a universal child care bill that would only require co-pays from high-earning families under specific economic circumstances.

Senate Bill 241, co-sponsored by Sen. George Muñoz (D-Gallup), would complement the governor’s statewide universal child care program. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the initiative late last year, though lawmakers this session have disagreed over whether the program should be at least partially funded by co-pays.

Muñoz’s …

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