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This bill revises New Mexico's immunization regulations and vaccine purchasing program, focusing on expanding access to childhood and adult immunizations. The bill requires the Department of Health to establish immunization rules for children attending schools and child care programs, basing these requirements on recommendations from the Department of Health or the American Academy of Pediatrics. For adults, the department must recommend immunizations based on guidance from professional medical associations like the American Academy of Family Physicians. The bill also updates the statewide vaccine purchasing program to help purchase vaccines for all children in New Mexico, including those with health insurance. Additionally, the bill mandates that health insurance plans cannot impose cost-sharing requirements for immunizations recommended by the Department of Health. The legislation aims to maintain and improve immunization rates by leveraging public and private funding for vaccine purchase, storage, and distribution. Most substantive changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation to address public health concerns.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=3&year=25s