The "Nondisclosure of Sensitive Personal Information Act" aims to protect sensitive personal information held by state agency employees in New Mexico. The bill defines "sensitive personal information" to include an individual's status as a recipient of public assistance or a crime victim, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, immigration status, national origin, religion, and social security numbers. It prohibits state agency employees from intentionally disclosing this information to anyone outside the agency, with specific exceptions such as compliance with court orders, public records requests, and disclosures necessary for agency functions or with written consent from the individual.
Additionally, the bill amends the Motor Vehicle Code to include provisions that prevent the disclosure of personal information to governmental agencies for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration laws. It establishes penalties for violations of the act, allowing the attorney general, district attorneys, and the state ethics commission to initiate civil actions, with fines set at $250 per violation, capped at $5,000. The effective date for the provisions of this act is July 1, 2025.