The proposed bill, titled the "Nondisclosure of Sensitive Personal Information Act," aims to enhance the protection of sensitive personal information held by state agency employees in New Mexico. It defines "sensitive personal information" to include an individual's status as a recipient of public assistance or crime victim, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, immigration status, national origin, religion, and social security number. The bill prohibits state agency employees from intentionally disclosing this information to anyone outside the agency, with specific exceptions for necessary disclosures related to agency functions, legal compliance, and with written consent from the individual concerned.

Additionally, the bill amends the Motor Vehicle Code to reinforce the confidentiality of personal information obtained by the department or bureau in connection with driver's licenses and vehicle registrations. It establishes penalties for violations of the nondisclosure provisions, 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 set for July 1, 2025.