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NM SB408

NM SB408
Right To Bodily Integrity


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Introduced
02/18/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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