House Memorial 23 requests the Regulation and Licensing Department, in collaboration with the Motor Vehicle Division of the Taxation and Revenue Department, to conduct a study on the potential benefits of reestablishing a statewide motor vehicle safety inspection program in New Mexico. The memorial highlights the importance of roadway safety, citing evidence from various studies that indicate jurisdictions with such inspection programs experience significantly fewer fatal crashes. It also notes the increasing complexity of modern vehicles, which rely on advanced electronic safety components, and the historical context of New Mexico's previous safety inspection program that was discontinued due to implementation challenges.

The resolution calls for the findings of the study, along with recommendations for efficient implementation, to be reported to key stakeholders, including the Department of Transportation, the Department of Public Safety, the Governor, and the New Mexico Legislative Council during the 2026 legislative interim. Additionally, copies of the memorial are to be transmitted to relevant officials to ensure awareness and consideration of the proposed study and its implications for public safety on the roads.