Bill > HB253

This bill amends a section of the Children's Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Act regarding the disclosure of confidential information about children. The key provisions are: 1. The bill allows disclosure of confidential information without the authorization of the child or their legal custodian in certain circumstances, such as for research purposes, as long as the proposed research has been approved by an institutional review board and the required authorization has been waived. 2. The bill specifies that when disclosure is made for research purposes, it can include data and information gathered from January 1, 2015 forward. 3. The bill requires that credentialed and licensed providers or an investigator approved by the institutional review board be responsible for the research and its oversight to ensure patient safety, care, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. 4. The bill also includes provisions related to the child's right to access their own confidential information, the limits on re-releasing disclosed information, and the requirement for the department to promulgate rules for implementing the disclosure of records.

Health and Social Services, Justice

https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=253&year=21