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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
02/17/2021
02/17/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH; ENACTING A NEW SECTION OF THE EMERGENCY POWERS CODE; AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACT; ENACTING A NEW SECTION OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT; PROVIDING FOR AUTOMATIC TERMINATION OF A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY ORDER OR A PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER THAT CLOSES PUBLIC PLACES OR LIMITS GATHERINGS; PROVIDING FOR RENEWAL OR AMENDMENT OF A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY ORDER OR A PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER BY THE LEGISLATURE OR BY PARTICULAR LEGISLATIVE LEADERS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
AI Summary
This bill introduces new provisions related to the termination and renewal of public health emergency orders in New Mexico. It requires the governor to notify the legislature when issuing a public health order that closes public places or limits gatherings, and provides for the automatic termination of such orders after 14 days, unless renewed or amended by the legislature or certain legislative leaders if the legislature is not in session. The bill also establishes similar provisions for public health orders issued by the secretary of health. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to require legislative approval for the renewal or amendment of certain public health emergency declarations made by the governor.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
SJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (on 02/17/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=74&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0074.pdf |
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