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NM HB44

NM HB44
Affirmative Consent Policy In Schools


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Introduced
01/18/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION; REQUIRING PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO ADOPT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ADDRESSING AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT AND PREVENTION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, HARASSMENT AND STALKING; AMENDING THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CODE TO INCLUDE A REQUIREMENT TO SET AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT AS THE STANDARD FOR SEXUAL ACTIVITY.

AI Summary

This bill requires public schools and public and private post-secondary educational institutions in New Mexico to adopt detailed, trauma-informed policies and procedures addressing affirmative consent and the prevention of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, harassment, and stalking. The policies must include an affirmative consent standard, confidentiality protections, and comprehensive prevention and outreach programs. The bill also amends the state's public school code to include a requirement for affirmative consent as the standard for sexual activity.

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

HRC: Bills that do not fall within the purview of a 30-day session (on 01/24/2022)

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