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Introduced
02/18/2021
02/18/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN RIGHTS; GRANTING ALL RESIDENTS OF THE STATE THE RIGHT OF BODILY INTEGRITY; PROHIBITING PUBLIC OR PRIVATE DISCRIMINATION; REQUIRING INFORMED CONSENT; LIMITING MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS WHEN A PERSON ASSERTS THE RIGHT TO BODILY INTEGRITY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
AI Summary
This bill grants all residents of the state the right of bodily integrity, prohibiting public or private discrimination based on the assertion of this right. The bill requires informed consent for medical interventions and limits such interventions when a person asserts the right to bodily integrity. The bill amends various existing laws to align with this new right, including provisions related to health certificates, isolation and quarantine, immunizations, DNA testing, and driving under the influence. The bill also declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee (00:00 3/12/2021 Room 311) (on 03/12/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=408&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0408.pdf |
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