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NM SB238

NM SB238
Eliminate Sec. Of Health Powers


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Introduced
02/01/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC HEALTH; ELIMINATING THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH'S POWER TO ISOLATE AND QUARANTINE CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS DURING A STATE OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

AI Summary

This bill eliminates the Secretary of Health's power to isolate and quarantine individuals during a state of public health emergency. Specifically, it removes the provision that allows the Secretary to isolate or quarantine a person who is unable or unwilling, for reasons of health, religion, or conscience, to undergo vaccination or treatment for a threatening communicable disease. The bill declares an emergency, indicating the need for this change to take effect immediately.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee (00:00 2/22/2021 Room 311) (on 02/22/2021)

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