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Introduced
01/18/2022
01/18/2022
In Committee
02/12/2022
02/12/2022
Crossed Over
02/05/2022
02/05/2022
Passed
02/15/2022
02/15/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/28/2022
02/28/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH; AMENDING THE HARM REDUCTION ACT TO EXPAND SUPPLIES OR DEVICES PROVIDED TO HARM REDUCTION PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS; PROVIDING THAT POSSESSION OF CERTAIN SUPPLIES OR DEVICES IS NOT A VIOLATION OF THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT; ADJUSTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE DUTIES PERTAINING TO THE HARM REDUCTION PROGRAM; ADJUSTING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP; REPEALING SECTIONS 24-2C-2 AND 24-2C-6 NMSA 1978 (BEING LAWS 1997, CHAPTER 256, SECTIONS 2 AND 6).
AI Summary
This bill amends the Harm Reduction Act to expand the types of supplies or devices that can be provided to participants in harm reduction programs, such as materials for testing controlled substances for adulterants. It also clarifies that possession of these supplies or devices is not a violation of the Controlled Substances Act. The bill adjusts the duties of the Department of Health and the advisory committee overseeing the harm reduction program, including expanding the membership of the advisory committee. Additionally, the bill repeals two existing sections of the Harm Reduction Act.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 4 - Feb. 28 (on 02/28/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=52&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/final/HB0052.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/house/HB0052.pdf |
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