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Introduced
01/20/2017
01/20/2017
In Committee
02/16/2017
02/16/2017
Crossed Over
01/28/2017
01/28/2017
Passed
02/17/2017
02/17/2017
Dead
Vetoed
02/17/2017
02/17/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH CARE; DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH TO ADOPT AND PROMULGATE RULES ALLOWING REGISTERED LAY MIDWIVES TO PROCURE, POSSESS AND ADMINISTER A LIMITED FORMULARY OF DRUGS AND DEVICES; AMENDING A SECTION OF THE NEW MEXICO DRUG, DEVICE AND COSMETIC ACT TO ADD REGISTERED LAY MIDWIVES AS PRACTITIONERS.
AI Summary
This bill amends the New Mexico Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act to add registered lay midwives as "practitioners" who can procure, possess, and administer a limited formulary of drugs and devices. The bill directs the Secretary of Health to adopt and promulgate rules allowing registered lay midwives to do so, expanding their scope of practice. This change provides registered lay midwives with legal authorization to use certain medications and medical equipment in their provision of maternity care services.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
[LD 32] Passed Senate (37-0) Pocket veto by the Governor. (on 02/17/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=299&year=17 |
| BillText | http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/17%20Regular/final/HB0299.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/17%20Regular/bills/house/HB0299.pdf |
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