This bill is a memorial requesting the New Mexico Department of Health to convene a statewide youth violence summit aimed at developing a comprehensive approach to mitigate youth violence and enhance community safety. The summit will focus on addressing the root causes and risk factors associated with youth violence, which is a significant concern for various stakeholders in New Mexico. The bill highlights the current lack of targeted resources for research-based youth violence prevention and intervention services, as well as the need for improved data collection and alignment among state and local stakeholders.

The Department of Health is tasked with creating a planning group that includes representatives from various state departments, law enforcement, community organizations, and youth with lived experiences in the juvenile justice system. The summit's goals include disseminating best practices, understanding data trends, identifying gaps in current strategies, and developing recommendations for a statewide vision for youth violence prevention. Additionally, the Department of Health is requested to produce a final report detailing the summit's findings and recommendations, including proposed legislation for implementing community-based violence intervention strategies, to be presented to legislative interim committees by November 1, 2026.