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NM HB160

NM HB160
Covid Protocols At Abortion Facilities


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Introduced
01/25/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH; REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ESTABLISH AND REQUIRE SPECIFIC HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS TO BE USED AT FACILITIES AT WHICH ABORTIONS ARE PERFORMED TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Health to establish and enforce specific health and safety protocols to be used at facilities where abortions are performed in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The protocols must include requirements for personal protective equipment, capacity restrictions, enhanced screening procedures, and self-isolation and self-quarantine for people traveling into New Mexico from high-risk and low-risk areas. These requirements will remain in effect as long as any public health order is in place for the purpose of controlling or abating the COVID-19 pandemic.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee (08:30 2/10/2021 Room Zoom) (on 02/10/2021)

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