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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
03/15/2021
03/15/2021
Crossed Over
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO IMMUNIZATION; ALLOWING A CHILD'S PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO FILE A CERTIFICATE FROM A CERTIFIED NURSE PRACTITIONER STATING THAT IMMUNIZATION WOULD BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OF THE CHILD.
AI Summary
This bill allows a child's parent or guardian to file a certificate from a certified nurse practitioner stating that immunization would be detrimental to the child's physical condition, in addition to the existing options to file a certificate from a licensed physician or an affidavit or written affirmation regarding religious beliefs that do not permit the administration of vaccines. The bill also specifies that the exemption based on any one certificate, affidavit, or affirmation is valid for a period not to exceed nine months. The effective date of the provisions in this bill is July 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s) (on 03/15/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=244&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0244.pdf |
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