The bill amends Section 60-2E-61.1 of the New Mexico Statutes to update the procedures and requirements for liens on winnings from gaming machines for debts owed to the Health Care Authority, which acts as the state's child support enforcement agency. The bill specifies that a lien will attach to payouts of at least $1,200, as determined by board rule in accordance with federal law. It also mandates that if there are changes in federal law regarding the threshold amount for liens, the Health Care Authority must inform the board within thirty days.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the Health Care Authority and racetrack gaming operator licensees in enforcing these liens. The Health Care Authority is required to provide a verified list of individuals owing debts, and gaming operators must check winners against this list before payouts. If a winner is found to owe a debt, the operator must retain the payout and notify the Health Care Authority. The bill also establishes procedures for contesting the obligation and ensures that the Health Care Authority will notify the operator of the amount to be retained or released after the administrative process is completed. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the enforcement of child support obligations through gaming winnings.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 60-2E-61.1