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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
03/17/2021
03/17/2021
Crossed Over
02/26/2021
02/26/2021
Passed
03/18/2021
03/18/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/18/2021
03/18/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH; PROVIDING ELIGIBILITY FOR A STATE OR LOCAL HEALTH BENEFIT TO CERTAIN NON-CITIZENS; AMENDING THE HOSPITAL FUNDING ACT; AMENDING THE INDIGENT HOSPITAL AND COUNTY HEALTH CARE ACT.
AI Summary
This bill expands eligibility for state or local health benefits in New Mexico to include all non-citizens, regardless of immigration status, as long as they meet the other qualifying criteria for such benefits. It amends the Hospital Funding Act and the Indigent Hospital and County Health Care Act to ensure that care and services for indigent persons or patients are provided to all non-citizens who meet the eligibility requirements. The bill also prohibits discrimination against non-citizen, indigent patients in the provision of services by qualifying hospitals or those contracted by counties.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee (00:00 3/16/2021 Room zoom) (on 03/16/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=112&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/final/HB0112.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0112.pdf |
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