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Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (BHRIA)
Senate Bill 3 (SB3) 2025

Senate Bill 3 (2025) passed with strong bipartisan support during the 2025 legislative session, enacting the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act. This law was a major step in reforming New Mexico’s behavioral healthcare system, including significant changes to how behavioral health and substance use treatment programs are managed statewide.

The behavioral health reform and Investment Act took a regional approach to behavioral health care. On June 24, 13 behavioral health regions were established by the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC). Each region has the opportunity to identify up to five behavioral health priorities and request funding to implement a four-year plan.

The goal of this new structure is to incorporate all three branches of the government and bring stakeholders to the table to strengthen the behavioral health care system in New Mexico.

Through the passing of SB3 2025, the New Mexico Behavioral Health Collaborative was officially sunset on June 20, 2025.

Behavioral Health Regional Plans

Each Behavioral Health Region in New Mexico plays a central role in shaping service improvements and investments throughout our state. These Regional Plans are your opportunity to define what your communities need most, highlighting the strengths and gaps in your local system, and outlining the strategies that will drive meaningful change

Behavioral Health regional plans will guide statewide funding decisions and help ensure that resources are aligned with the priorities identified by the people closest to the work. Your regional insights, partnerships, and on‑the‑ground experience are essential to building a behavioral health system that is responsive, coordinated, and sustainable.

Each behavioral health region is given the opportunity to submit a four‑year plan that includes:

    • Up to five priority areas informed by local data, community engagement, and stakeholder collaboration
    • Proposed strategies and initiatives to address those priorities
    • Funding requests tied to clear goals and expected outcomes
    • A framework for tracking progress and demonstrating impact

The Regional Plans serve as the foundation for statewide investment and accountability. By articulating your region’s vision and needs, you help shape a stronger, more connected behavioral health system for all New Mexicans.  

Behavioral Health Regional Planning Accountable Entities:

An Accountable Entity is a government, nation, pueblo, tribe, or quasi-government entity within a Behavioral Health Region, who will serve as the regional representative within the proposed plan, and will serve as the fiscal agent of that region.

The Administrative Office of the Courts is working with each regional Accountable Entity  to help coordinate regional planning efforts including, convening partners and stakeholders, ensuring alignment between identified behavioral health priorities, proposed strategies, and funding requests.

You may  contact your regional accountable entity here: The Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (SB3) – New Mexico Courts

Required Documents:

Regional Proposal

Appendices, including:

Application Submission:

All Regional Plans must be submitted through the Submittable online application platform. Applications are now open and may be submitted here: NM HCA – Behavioral Health Services Division Submission Manager

Standards and Guidelines

As outlined in SB3, the New Mexico Health Care Authority, in consultation with other state agencies, was tasked with providing the Administrative Office of the Courts with an initial set of generally recognized Behavioral Health Service Standards and Evaluation Guidelines by June 1, 2025. These Service Standards and Evaluation Guidelines shall be used and referenced when determining whether each regional plan meets the standards, set forth by the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act. 

Behavioral Health Service Standards


1. Behavioral Health Service Standards | June 1, 2025 [Rev July 31, 2025]

This document is intended to provide guidance to existing rules, regulations, and standards recognized by the Behavioral Health Service Division (BHSD) of the New Mexico Health Care Authority. (This is a living document that will be updated accordingly, as needed.)   

2. Appendix I — BH Specialty Program Overview | June 1, 2025

Evaluation Guidelines

As outlined in SB3, the Legislative Finance Committee and the New Mexico Health Care Authority was tasked with providing the Administrative Office of the Courts with an initial set of Evaluation guidelines by June 1, 2025.

The evaluation guidelines include methods for evaluating the effectiveness of promising practices and behavioral health services. The Health Care Authority, in consultation with the Legislative Finance Committee, shall confirm if each behavioral health service in a regional plan meets the evaluation guidelines.  

  1. Evaluation Guidelines | Appendix C
        (This is a living document that will be updated accordingly, as needed.)
  2. Evaluation Guideline Supplement | June 1, 2025
  3. Appendix I — Sample Evaluation Form for BHSD Funded Training
  4. Attachment I — BHSD Metrics for Program Inventory

Early Access Regional Plans

To accelerate access to critical care while regional behavioral health plans are being developed, the New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Early Access Regional Funding. Up to $26 million will be awarded statewide to address four critical behavioral health access shortages: residential treatment, crisis services, medication-assisted treatment for justice-involved individuals, and prenatal and perinatal substance use disorder treatment.

Applications are open at newmexicohsd.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/208928. Applications are open through December 19, 2025, with awards to be announced the week of January 26, 2026. This early access funding bridges the gap between planning and implementation—ensuring communities can deliver timely, life-saving care while building toward long-term regional reform.

Behavioral Health Regions

Behavioral Health Executive Committee Meetings

Senate Bill 3 is a transformative policy aimed at rebuilding New Mexico’s behavioral health and substance use care systems. It creates a statewide framework for collaboration, regional planning, and sustained investment to ensure all New Mexicans have access to timely, quality behavioral health care.

The next Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act Executive Committee Meeting will take place on April 23, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the New Mexico Health Care Authority, Behavioral Health Services Division.
Address: 37 Plaza La Prensa, Santa Fe, NM  87507

December 4, 2026

    LOCATION

    Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act Executive Committee Meeting
    Friday, December 4, 2026, | 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Location: New Mexico Health Care Authority’s Behavioral Health Services Division
    37 Plaza La Prensa, Santa Fe, NM 87507

    August 14, 2026

    LOCATION

    Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act Executive Committee Meeting
    Friday, August 14, 2026, | 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    Location: New Mexico Health Care Authority’s Behavioral Health Services Division
    37 Plaza La Prensa, Santa Fe, NM 87507

    April 23, 2026

    MEETING MATERIALS

    • April 23, 2026—Public Meeting Notice | English | Coming Soon
    • April 23, 2026—Agenda | Coming Soon

     PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

    Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act Executive Committee Meeting
    Thursday, April 23, 2026, | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    Location: New Mexico Health Care Authority’s Behavioral Health Services Division
    37 Plaza La Prensa, Santa Fe, NM 87507

    The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts announce the fifth meeting of the Executive Committee established under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (Senate Bill 3). The Committee continues to shape the structure, cadence, and regional implementation of this landmark legislation, bringing together all three branches of government and community stakeholders to transform behavioral health services statewide. Public participation is encouraged as we work together to build a stronger, more equitable behavioral health system for all New Mexicans.

    Public participation is encouraged as we work together to build a stronger, more equitable behavioral health system for all New Mexicans.

    Join via Zoom
    Topic: BHEC Meeting- April 2026
    Time: Apr 23, 2026 01:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

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    January 20, 2026

    MEETING MATERIALS

     PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

    Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act Executive Committee Meeting
    Tuesday, Janaury 20, 2026, | 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
    Location: New Mexico Health Care Authority’s Behavioral Health Services Division
    37 Plaza La Prensa, Santa Fe, NM 87507

    The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts announce the fourth meeting of the Executive Committee established under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (Senate Bill 3). The Committee continues to shape the structure, cadence, and regional implementation of this landmark legislation, bringing together all three branches of government and community stakeholders to transform behavioral health services statewide. Public participation is encouraged as we work together to build a stronger, more equitable behavioral health system for all New Mexicans.

    Public participation is encouraged as we work together to build a stronger, more equitable behavioral health system for all New Mexicans.

    Join via Zoom

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    Meeting ID: 848 2329 7130  
    Passcode: 288007 

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    AVISO DE REUNIÓN PÚBLICA
    Reunión del Comité Ejecutivo de la Ley de Reforma
    e Inversión en Salud Conductual
    20 de enero de 2026 | 8:00 a.m. a 10:00 a.m.
    Ubicación: New Mexico Health Care Authority’s Behavioral Health Services Division
    37 Plaza La Prensa, Santa Fe, NM 87507 

    La Autoridad de Atención Médica de Nuevo México y la Oficina Administrativa de los Tribunales anuncian la segunda reunión del Comité Ejecutivo establecido bajo la Ley de Reforma e Inversión en Salud Conductual (Proyecto de Ley del Senado 3). El Comité continúa dando forma a la estructura, el ritmo y la implementación regional de esta legislación histórica, reuniendo a los tres poderes del gobierno y a actores comunitarios para transformar los servicios de salud conductual en todo el estado.

    Se alienta la participación del público mientras trabajamos juntos para construir un sistema de salud conductual más sólido y equitativo para todos los habitantes de Nuevo México.

    Únase vía Zoom
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    ID de reunión: 848 2329 7130  
    Código de acceso: 288007 

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    November 12, 2025

    MEETING MATERIALS

     PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

    Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act Executive Committee Meeting
    Wednesday, November 12, 2025, | 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
    490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Room 309, Santa Fe, NM 87505

    The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts announce the fourth meeting of the Executive Committee established under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (Senate Bill 3). The Committee continues to shape the structure, cadence, and regional implementation of this landmark legislation, bringing together all three branches of government and community stakeholders to transform behavioral health services statewide. Public participation is encouraged as we work together to build a stronger, more equitable behavioral health system for all New Mexicans.

    Public participation is encouraged as we work together to build a stronger, more equitable behavioral health system for all New Mexicans.

    Join via Zoom
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82700436695?pwd=4RJdmpVLppNSSfObtv7lsWeQA6gpNw.1 
    Meeting ID: 869 8279 2869
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    AVISO DE REUNIÓN PÚBLICA
    Reunión del Comité Ejecutivo de la Ley de Reforma
    e Inversión en Salud Conductual
    12 de Noviembre de 2025 | 9:00 a.m. a 11:15 a.m.
    490 Old Santa Fe Trl, Room 309 (Senate Finance Committee Room)
    Santa Fe, NM 87505

    La Autoridad de Atención Médica de Nuevo México y la Oficina Administrativa de los Tribunales anuncian la segunda reunión del Comité Ejecutivo establecido bajo la Ley de Reforma e Inversión en Salud Conductual (Proyecto de Ley del Senado 3). El Comité continúa dando forma a la estructura, el ritmo y la implementación regional de esta legislación histórica, reuniendo a los tres poderes del gobierno y a actores comunitarios para transformar los servicios de salud conductual en todo el estado.

    Se alienta la participación del público mientras trabajamos juntos para construir un sistema de salud conductual más sólido y equitativo para todos los habitantes de Nuevo México.

    Únase vía Zoom
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    Meeting ID: 827 0043 6695
    Passcode: 086915

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    September 30, 2025

    MEETING MATERIALS

      AMENDED PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

      Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act Executive Committee Meeting
      Tuesday, September 30, 2025, | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
      490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Room 309 (Senate Finance Committee Room)
      Santa Fe, NM 87505

      The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts announce the third meeting of the Executive Committee established under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (Senate Bill 3). The Committee continues to shape the structure, cadence, and regional implementation of this landmark legislation, bringing together all three branches of government and community stakeholders to transform behavioral health services statewide.

      Public participation is encouraged as we work together to build a stronger, more equitable behavioral health system for all New Mexicans.

      Join via Zoom
      https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82700436695?pwd=4RJdmpVLppNSSfObtv7lsWeQA6gpNw.1 
      Meeting ID: 827 0043 6695
      Passcode: 086915

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      AVISO DE REUNIÓN PÚBLICA
      Reunión del Comité Ejecutivo de la Ley de Reforma
      e Inversión en Salud Conductual
      30 de Septiembre de 2025 | 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m.
      490 Old Santa Fe Trl, Room 309 (Senate Finance Committee Room)
      Santa Fe, NM 87505

      La Autoridad de Atención Médica de Nuevo México y la Oficina Administrativa de los Tribunales anuncian la segunda reunión del Comité Ejecutivo establecido bajo la Ley de Reforma e Inversión en Salud Conductual (Proyecto de Ley del Senado 3). El Comité continúa dando forma a la estructura, el ritmo y la implementación regional de esta legislación histórica, reuniendo a los tres poderes del gobierno y a actores comunitarios para transformar los servicios de salud conductual en todo el estado.

      Se alienta la participación del público mientras trabajamos juntos para construir un sistema de salud conductual más sólido y equitativo para todos los habitantes de Nuevo México.

      Únase vía Zoom
      https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82700436695?pwd=4RJdmpVLppNSSfObtv7lsWeQA6gpNw.1

      Meeting ID: 827 0043 6695
      Passcode: 086915

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      August 5, 2025

      MEETING MATERIALS


      PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

      Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act Executive Committee Meeting
      Tuesday, August 5, 2025, | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
      490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Room 322 (Senate Finance Committee Room)
      Santa Fe, NM 87505

      The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts announce the second meeting of the Executive Committee established under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (Senate Bill 3). Building on the momentum from the inaugural convening on June 24, 2025, this next session marks another significant step in transforming New Mexico’s behavioral health landscape. The Committee continues to shape the structure, cadence, and regional implementation of this landmark legislation, bringing together all three branches of government and community stakeholders to transform behavioral health services statewide.

      Public participation is encouraged as we work together to build a stronger, more equitable behavioral health system for all New Mexicans.

      Join via Zoom
      https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82161036829?pwd=6ba2CfKjtq4ffaO3IvXgpjXnu12GMH.1
      Meeting ID: 821 6103 6829
      Passcode: 373299

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      AVISO DE REUNIÓN PÚBLICA
      Reunión del Comité Ejecutivo de la Ley de Reforma
      e Inversión en Salud Conductual
      Martes, 5 de Agosto de 2025 | 10:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m.
      490 Old Santa Fe Trl, Rm 322 (Senate Finance Committee Room)
      Santa Fe, NM 87505

      La Autoridad de Atención Médica de Nuevo México y la Oficina Administrativa de los Tribunales anuncian la segunda reunión del Comité Ejecutivo establecido bajo la Ley de Reforma e Inversión en Salud Conductual (Proyecto de Ley del Senado 3). Sobre la base del impulso generado en la reunión inaugural del 24 de junio de 2025, esta próxima sesión representa otro paso significativo en la transformación del panorama de la salud conductual en Nuevo México. El Comité continúa dando forma a la estructura, el ritmo y la implementación regional de esta legislación histórica, reuniendo a los tres poderes del gobierno y a actores comunitarios para transformar los servicios de salud conductual en todo el estado.

      Se alienta la participación del público mientras trabajamos juntos para construir un sistema de salud conductual más sólido y equitativo para todos los habitantes de Nuevo México.

      Únase vía Zoom
      https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82161036829?pwd=6ba2CfKjtq4ffaO3IvXgpjXnu12GMH.1
      Meeting ID: 821 6103 6829
      Passcode: 373299

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      June 24, 2025

      Senate Bill 3 is a transformative policy aimed at rebuilding New Mexico’s behavioral health and substance use care systems. It creates a statewide framework for collaboration, regional planning, and sustained investment to ensure all New Mexicans have access to timely, quality behavioral health care.