West · NM
New Mexico
Draft research · Evidence tier B
New Mexico agencies are implementing WCAG 2.1 AA, while HB120—a broad physical and digital accessibility bill—passed both chambers overwhelmingly in 2025 but was vetoed.
Initial research category: Federal implementation plus major vetoed accessibility bill
Structured draft values
At a glance
Each card pairs the conservative normalized value with the original research wording.
- Enacted state law
- Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wordingImplementation guidance plus vetoed legislation — Federal compliance active; HB120 did not become law.
- Mandatory state policy
- Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wordingImplementation guidance plus vetoed legislation — Federal compliance active; HB120 did not become law.
- WCAG requirement
- Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wordingWCAG 2.1 Level AA in current agency implementation.
- Government websites
- Unclear
Available wording cannot be reduced to one conclusion without inference.
Original research wordingYes under federal/agency implementation
- Mobile applications
- Federal requirement only
Only the separate federal baseline is explicit in the initial research.
Original research wordingYes under federal rule
- Electronic documents and PDFs
- Unclear
Available wording cannot be reduced to one conclusion without inference.
Original research wordingAgency implementation
- Software, systems, and other ICT
- Partial
The initial research describes partial coverage or authority.
Original research wordingPartial
- Accessible procurement
- Proposed only
The described provision appears only in proposed, failed, or vetoed legislation.
Original research wordingHB120 proposed broader requirements; current statewide rule unclear
- Education accessibility
- Proposed only
The described provision appears only in proposed, failed, or vetoed legislation.
Original research wordingHB120/agency scope requires review
- Local-government relevance
- Federal requirement only
Only the separate federal baseline is explicit in the initial research.
Original research wordingFederal Title II applies.
- Funding and implementation
- Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wordingNot clearly identified statewide.
- Enforcement and accountability
- Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wordingADA complaint routes; HB120-specific mechanisms did not take effect.
Authority research
Laws, policies, and standards
Primary authority named in the draft
Agency accessibility programs and HB120 legislative record.
Instrument type
Implementation guidance plus vetoed legislation
Current policy status wording
Federal compliance active; HB120 did not become law.
Technical standard wording
WCAG 2.1 Level AA in current agency implementation.
Separately tracked legislative instruments
These records are isolated so proposed, failed, or vetoed provisions cannot be presented as enacted authority.
- HB120 (2025)Status: vetoed
The draft explicitly states that HB120 passed both chambers in 2025 and was vetoed.
Research notes
Implementation and accountability
Funding and implementation
Not clearly identified statewide.
Enforcement and accountability
ADA complaint routes; HB120-specific mechanisms did not take effect.
Responsible entities named in the draft
Governor’s Commission on Disability, state agencies, central technology teams.
Named people or policy architects
HB120 sponsors: Tara Lujan, Kathleen Cates, Patricia Roybal Caballero, and Cynthia Borrego.
Clearly labeled analysis
Strengths and research gaps
Draft Atlas analysis: notable strength
Active technical assistance and unusually strong legislative support for HB120.
Unanswered questions and cautions
No enacted equivalent of HB120; procurement, funding, statewide authority, and public metrics remain incomplete.
Evidence trail
Official and supporting source leads
Reachability does not prove that a source is current, authoritative, accessible, or supports every claim in this profile.
- connect.nm.gov/accessibility.htmlResponded at last check
The Phase 0 reachability check received a successful response; authority, currency, accessibility, and claim support remain unverified.
- gcd.nm.gov/technical-assistance/digital-accessibilityResponded at last check
The current official page provides federal Title II and WCAG 2.1 resources but does not establish a separate New Mexico law, rule, or statewide policy.
- nmlegis.gov/Legislation/LegislationResponded at last check
The official status page was reviewed and records that HB 120 passed both chambers but was vetoed; it was not enacted and is not an authority record.