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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 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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=251&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0251.pdf |
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