This bill introduces a new section to the New Mexico statutes regarding the sealing of court records related to evictions. It establishes that upon the commencement of an eviction, the court record will be sealed, limiting access to specific parties 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 specifies that the names of the parties involved in sealed records cannot be published online or released to third parties, and residents are not liable for failing to disclose sealed eviction records in inquiries from third parties.

Furthermore, the bill allows for the possibility of unsealing records upon a resident's motion if it is deemed to be in the interests of justice, and it mandates that residents will not incur filing fees for such motions. It also clarifies that sealed records can be accessed by authorized attorneys without public disclosure. 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.