Welcome Child Act & Fund

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This bill, called the "Welcome Child Act," would create a new benefit for parents and guardians of newborn or newly adopted children in New Mexico, starting January 1, 2028. Eligible applicants would receive three monthly payments of $3,000, or a lump sum of $9,000, if they have lived in the state for at least six months before the child's birth or adoption. The bill also establishes a "Welcome Child Benefit Fund" and directs an annual distribution from the Early Childhood Education and Care Fund to support these payments.

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