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Introduced
02/04/2021
02/04/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019; REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH USE ALLOWABLE FEDERAL FUNDS FOR LOCAL OUTREACH EFFORTS TO INFORM NEW MEXICANS ABOUT VACCINES AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO GET VACCINATED.
AI Summary
This bill requests that the New Mexico Department of Health use $1 million in allowable federal COVID-19 funding to support local outreach efforts by health councils and community organizations. The goal is to promote COVID-19 vaccinations, particularly among populations that are highly susceptible to the disease or its economic effects, such as rural, indigenous, Hispanic, Black, other minority communities, immigrants, and non-English speakers. The bill notes that increasing vaccination rates is necessary to prevent further COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations, as well as to allow the economy to recover from pandemic-related restrictions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Sent to HHHC - Referrals: HHHC (on 02/04/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=252&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0252.pdf |
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