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House memorial requests interim study group to examine artificial intelligence and data privacy
Summary
A joint memorial (HGM 9) asking Legislative Council to create a special interim committee to study artificial intelligence development, deployment and data privacy passed the House committee on a 9-0 vote after industry and professional groups testified in support.
Representative (unnamed in transcript) opened committee consideration of HGM 9, a proposed joint memorial asking Legislative Council to create a special interim legislative committee during the 2025 interim to hold hearings, gather testimony from stakeholders and develop recommendations on artificial intelligence development, deployment and comprehensive data privacy protections for New Mexicans.
Supporters from technology and industry groups told the committee they back a study-first approach. Dan Najjar, who said he represents Intel, T-Mobile, Apple, Netflix and Lovelace, said: “They all stand in support of this measure” and that the measure would allow time to “do some regulation soon” but do it properly. Jason Weeks, a registered lobbyist, said businesses that use AI to “improve efficiencies, reduce costs” want “a policy that is well developed” that balances consumer protections and industry needs. Carrie Robin Brunder of the New Mexico Medical Society and representatives of public charter schools said AI is affecting health care and education and supported a stakeholder process. Other supporters included the Entertainment Software Association, the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies and representatives of Comcast and the Consumer Data Information Industry Association.
Committee members voiced no opposition during the public comment period. Leader Armstrong moved a do-pass recommendation and Representative Serrato seconded. The committee recorded a final tally of 9 votes yes, 0 no and the committee reported the memorial out with a do-pass recommendation.
Why it matters: HGM 9 would not itself adopt regulation; it would request an interim study process to create recommendations and draft bills for the 2026 session. Supporters framed the memorial as a way to bring diverse stakeholders together and seek alignment with other states, national and global standards before enacting statutory requirements. The memorial passed the committee and will proceed per Legislative Council rules.
Ending: The committee’s recommendation clears HGM 9 for the next procedural steps. The memorial’s next movement depends on Legislative Council action and any interim committee scheduling set by that body.
