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Introduced
01/31/2021
01/31/2021
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 THE PREVENTION OF CONGENITAL SYPHILIS IN INFANTS; REQUIRING PHYSICIANS TO TEST A PREGNANT WOMAN FOR SYPHILIS PURSUANT TO FEDERAL CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION TESTING GUIDELINES.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing New Mexico law to require physicians to test pregnant women for syphilis during pregnancy and at delivery, in accordance with testing guidelines recommended by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The bill removes the requirement for blood samples to be submitted to the state public health laboratory and specifies that the standard serological test for syphilis should be the one recommended by the CDC for the diagnosis and clinical staging of syphilis.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
SHPAC: 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=184&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0184.pdf |
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