Bill > HB543

This bill amends the Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care Freedom Act to clarify definitions and add provisions regarding parental consent for minors' healthcare. Specifically, the bill introduces a definition of "minor" as an individual under 18 years old and adds a new section explicitly stating that minors cannot receive gender-affirming or reproductive healthcare without parental consent, except in ways already permitted by existing law. The bill maintains protections against discrimination by public bodies related to reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare, ensuring that individuals cannot be penalized for accessing or refusing such services. The legislation defines reproductive health care broadly, including services related to pregnancy prevention, abortion, pregnancy loss management, prenatal care, fertility treatment, and sexually transmitted infection prevention and treatment. It also preserves healthcare providers' and insurance companies' rights to make medical judgments and determine service coverage based on standard medical practices and existing contractual obligations. The key addition is the explicit requirement for parental consent for minors seeking gender-affirming or reproductive healthcare services.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=543&year=25