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NM SB13

NM SB13
Reproductive Health Provider Protections


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Introduced
02/14/2023
In Committee
03/16/2023
Crossed Over
03/10/2023
Passed
03/17/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/05/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH; PROTECTING THE PRIVACY OF PROVIDERS, RECIPIENTS AND OTHERS ENGAGING IN REPRODUCTIVE AND GENDER- AFFIRMING HEALTH CARE; PROTECTING PROVIDERS, RECIPIENTS AND OTHERS ENGAGING IN REPRODUCTIVE AND GENDER-AFFIRMING HEALTH CARE FROM CERTAIN CIVIL OR CRIMINAL LIABILITY OR PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; IMPOSING PENALTIES; PRESCRIBING RELIEF.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care Protection Act," aims to protect the privacy and legal rights of individuals and entities engaged in reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare activities in the state of New Mexico. The key provisions of the bill include: 1) prohibiting public bodies from releasing information or using resources to support foreign investigations or proceedings that seek to impose liability for engaging in protected healthcare activities, 2) requiring certain attestations for foreign subpoenas or summons related to protected healthcare activities, 3) allowing civil actions against "abusive litigation" initiated to deter or penalize protected healthcare activities, 4) prohibiting the misuse of electronically transmitted information related to protected healthcare activities, 5) authorizing the Attorney General or district attorneys to enforce the Act and allowing for civil penalties, and 6) establishing a private right of action for individuals or entities claiming to be aggrieved by violations of the Act.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Signed by Governor - Chapter 167 - Apr. 5 (on 04/05/2023)

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