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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
03/13/2021
03/13/2021
Crossed Over
03/02/2021
03/02/2021
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH; ALLOWING MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY ESTABLISHMENT OF OVERDOSE PREVENTION PROGRAMS; PROVIDING FOR LIMITED IMMUNITY FROM THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT FOR PERSONS WHO ESTABLISH, PROVIDE PREMISES FOR, PROVIDE SERVICES PURSUANT TO OR USE AN ESTABLISHED OVERDOSE PREVENTION PROGRAM.
AI Summary
This bill allows municipalities and counties in New Mexico to establish and operate overdose prevention programs, which provide a safe and hygienic space for people to consume pre-obtained drugs, access substance use disorder treatment and other services, and receive care to prevent fatal overdoses. The bill also provides limited immunity from prosecution for controlled substances violations, restraining orders, and probation or parole conditions for people who establish, provide premises for, provide services to, or use these overdose prevention programs, as long as they are operating in accordance with the law. The Department of Health is required to prescribe guidelines for these programs by October 1, 2021, and the provisions of the bill take effect on January 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee (00:00 3/12/2021 Room 311) (on 03/12/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=123&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0123.pdf |
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