Friends and Supporters of Equality New Mexico. Throughout the Legislative Session the EQNM team will add information here to keep you updated on who we are, what we’re working on, and what you can do to help! Check back for updates at least once a week!
We’re hearing a lot of news revolving around the Roundhouse and the state of emergency that was filed last week. With all this in mind, EQNM knows New Mexico’s 2021 legislative session is going to be one like we’ve never seen before. With Governor Lujan Grisham’s aggressive agenda to move our state towards progress, we’re going to have to fight with all our might to ensure that EQNM’s priority bills are passed in the next 90 days.
Our top priorities? Paid sick leave. Banning panic defense. Affirmative consent education. Workers’ justice. Getting rid of the old abortion ban on the books. And nondiscrimination laws for our LGBTQ+ community.
Even amidst the threatened violence at the Roundhouse and towards our elected officials, EQNM will continue to advocate for justice for all New Mexicans. We cannot waste the momentum we saw in November of 2020, with our new legislature being the most LGBTQ+ friendly and diverse we’ve ever seen. The 2020 elections determined the possibility of change, and now we need your help to enact and advocate for change through this tumultuous session.
Join EQNM on Facebook and online to stay up to date with our work. Thank you for your support and for continuing to fight with us for New Mexico!