The bill establishes a new special registration plate in New Mexico dedicated to suicide prevention, which will be available starting January 1, 2026. Vehicle owners can apply for this plate for an additional fee of $35, along with an annual renewal fee of $30. The revenue generated from these fees will be allocated to the department responsible for manufacturing the plates and to the behavioral health services division of the health care authority to support suicide prevention initiatives.
Additionally, the bill includes a provision that allows the department to cease the issuance of these special registration plates if, starting July 1, 2031, the number of plates issued and renewed falls below fifty percent of the average annual issuance from 2026 to 2031. This measure aims to ensure that the program remains viable and effective in promoting suicide prevention efforts.