The proposed bill establishes a new section in New Mexico law regarding the sealing of court records related to evictions. It mandates that upon the commencement of an eviction, the court record must be sealed, limiting access to specific individuals such as judges, court staff, and authorized attorneys. The bill outlines the procedures for unsealing these records, which can occur no sooner than fifteen days after an order granting possession is entered, unless certain conditions apply, such as an appeal by the resident. Additionally, it stipulates that the names of the parties involved in sealed records cannot be published online or released to third parties.

Furthermore, the bill provides protections for residents involved in sealed eviction cases, stating they will not be liable for failing to disclose the eviction in response to inquiries from third parties. It allows for the possibility of unsealing records upon a resident's motion if it serves the interests of justice, and it ensures that residents are not charged a filing fee for such motions. The provisions apply to all evictions filed under the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act and the Mobile Home Park Act after the bill's effective date in 2025.