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Introduced
02/14/2025
02/14/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/22/2025
03/22/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH; UPDATING THE PROTOCOLS THAT ARE USED WHEN YOUTH ATHLETES HAVE SUFFERED A POSSIBLE BRAIN INJURY TO INCLUDE CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIANS WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL".
AI Summary
This bill updates the protocols for handling potential brain injuries in youth athletes by expanding the definition of a "licensed health care professional" to include chiropractic physicians. Specifically, the bill modifies two existing sections of New Mexico law (22-13-31 and 22-13-31.1) to add chiropractic physicians to the list of professionals who can provide medical clearance for student and youth athletes returning to athletic activities after a suspected brain injury. The legislation maintains existing requirements that coaches cannot allow an athlete to participate on the same day they exhibit signs of a brain injury, and that athletes can only return to play after 240 hours (10 days) and with a written medical release from a licensed health care professional. The definition of a brain injury remains unchanged, and the bill continues to require training for coaches and athletes about recognizing and responding to potential brain injuries. By including chiropractic physicians, the bill expands the pool of medical professionals who can assess and clear young athletes, potentially providing more accessible medical evaluation for brain injury recovery.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Education Committee (08:30:00 2/24/2025 Room 311) (on 02/24/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=386&year=25 |
Fiscal Note | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/25%20Regular/firs/SB0386.PDF |
BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/25%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0386.pdf |
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