Bill > HB407

This bill provides a $300,000 appropriation from the state's general fund to the New Mexico Department of Health for fiscal year 2026 to address Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), which is a severe form of child abuse caused by violently shaking an infant. Specifically, the funding will support three key activities: (1) collaborating with the University of New Mexico's pediatrics department to update training and educational materials related to SBS and abusive head trauma prevention, (2) implementing comprehensive SBS and abusive head trauma training and education programs in hospitals across the state, and (3) establishing a statewide reporting system to track incidents of SBS and abusive head trauma. Any unused funds at the end of the fiscal year will be returned to the general fund. The bill aims to prevent child abuse by increasing awareness, education, and monitoring of this serious and potentially life-threatening form of infant injury.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=407&year=25