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NM SB15

NM SB15
Kn95 Masks And Education


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Introduced
01/18/2022
In Committee
01/25/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTION OF KN95 MASKS OR EQUIVALENTLY EFFECTIVE MASKS AND FOR A ROBUST STATEWIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE AND PROPER USAGE OF MASKS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $10 million from the general fund to the Department of Health for the purchase and distribution of KN95 masks or equivalently effective masks, and for a statewide public education campaign about the importance and proper usage of masks. The bill also declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately. The purpose is to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 through increased access to high-quality masks and public education.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 01/25/2022)

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