Committee advances privacy bill to shield reproductive and gender‑affirming care data and limit geofencing A House committee approved a substitute of HB 279 to expand protections for sensitive health‑care information, prohibit geofencing near in‑person reproductive and gender‑affirming clinics, and clarify emergency‑care obligations; the measure drew sharply divided testimony on privacy, parental access, and legal burden for providers.

A crucial privacy bill aimed at safeguarding reproductive and gender-affirming health care data has just been approved by a House committee, igniting a heated debate over patient rights and provider responsibilities.

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Senate Bill 57 seeks to enhance safety for New Mexico reproductive health providers Senate Bill 57 aims to protect medical providers from threats by modifying public record laws.

New Mexico lawmakers are considering a pivotal bill that could protect reproductive health providers from increasing threats while balancing the need for public transparency.

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New Mexico amends medical assistance program for one-year supply of contraceptives New Mexico requires one-year coverage of self-administered contraceptive prescriptions under medical assistance.

New Mexico's Senate Bill 508 could revolutionize access to contraceptives, allowing individuals to secure a one-year supply in one visit and sparking a vital debate on reproductive rights.

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New Mexico enacts Reproductive Health Care Protection Act amendments Amended law enhances protections against abusive litigation in reproductive health cases

New Mexico's groundbreaking House Bill 466 aims to protect individuals from abusive lawsuits in reproductive and gender-affirming health care, igniting fierce debates about rights and accountability.

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