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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=238&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0238.pdf |
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