Bill > SB152

This bill aims to extend the scope of the Human Rights Act to actions of public bodies and state agencies. Key provisions of the bill include: 1. Expanding the definition of "person" under the Human Rights Act to include public bodies and state agencies, in addition to individuals, organizations, and the state. 2. Prohibiting public bodies and state agencies from refusing or limiting services to a person based on factors such as race, age, religion, sex, disability, or spousal affiliation, while clarifying that this does not require them to provide services beyond their specific mandates. 3. Updating terminology related to disability, replacing "handicap" with "disability" and providing definitions for "physical or mental disability" and "major life activities." 4. Expanding the list of unlawful discriminatory practices to include actions by public bodies and state agencies, in addition to employers, labor organizations, and others. The overall purpose of the bill is to extend the protections and prohibitions of the Human Rights Act to the actions of government entities, ensuring that public services and programs are not denied or limited based on the protected characteristics outlined in the law.

Health and Social Services, Justice

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=152&year=22