This bill amends the Abuse and Neglect Act and the Family Violence Protection Act to enhance the reporting and notification processes when allegations of child abuse or domestic violence involve members of the United States military. Specifically, it requires local law enforcement agencies and the department to notify a designated authority at the relevant military installation if a military member is involved in such allegations. Additionally, the bill mandates that memoranda of understanding be established with military installations in New Mexico to facilitate this notification requirement.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for remote appearances in court hearings related to domestic violence orders of protection, ensuring that all parties can participate digitally or telephonically if requested. It also stipulates that a copy of any domestic violence order of protection must be sent to the designated military authority if a party involved is a military member. These changes aim to improve communication and coordination between civilian authorities and military installations in cases of abuse and neglect.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 32A-4-3, 40-13-3, 40-13-6, 40-13-7