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NM HB251

NM HB251
Tribal Sovereignty In Certain Contracts


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Introduced
02/04/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO INDIAN AFFAIRS; REQUIRING TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY IN INDIAN MANAGED CARE ENTITY CONTRACTS WITH THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

AI Summary

This bill requires the New Mexico Human Services Department to respect the sovereignty and self-determination of Indian nations, tribes, and pueblos in their contracts with Indian managed care entities. Specifically, the department cannot require an Indian nation, tribe, or pueblo to be a party to any such contract, and must instead follow the sovereign will of the tribe according to its own laws and processes. The bill aims to ensure that Indian nations, tribes, and pueblos have control over their own health care decisions.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House State Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee (08:00 2/17/2021 Room Zoom) (on 02/17/2021)

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