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This bill adds a new provision to the New Mexico Insurance Code that clarifies the insurance status of foster children. Specifically, the bill states that a minor child who is placed in foster care by the Children, Youth and Families Department or a licensed child placement agency cannot be denied coverage under a homeowners insurance policy's premises liability protection solely because of their foster placement status. In other words, foster children will be treated the same as other residents of the home for insurance purposes, ensuring they have the same level of protection and cannot be excluded from liability coverage simply due to their temporary living situation. This provision helps protect foster children from potential insurance discrimination and ensures they are treated equitably within the household's insurance policy.

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