New Mexico Senate Bill 13

New Mexico Senate Bill 13
New Mexico Legislature
Long title AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH; PROTECTING THE PRIVACY OF PROVIDERS, RECIPIENTS AND OTHERS ENGAGING IN REPRODUCTIVE AND GENDER-AFFIRMING HEALTH CARE; PROTECTING PROVIDERS, RECIPIENTS AND OTHERS ENGAGING IN REPRODUCTIVE AND GENDER-AFFIRMING HEALTH CARE FROM CERTAIN CIVIL OR CRIMINAL LIABILITY OR PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; IMPOSING PENALTIES; PRESCRIBING RELIEF.
Citation
Territorial extent	New Mexico
Enacted by	New Mexico Senate
Enacted	March 10, 2023
Enacted by	New Mexico House of Representatives
Enacted	March 17, 2023
Signed by	Michelle Lujan Grisham
Signed	April 5, 2023
Effective	June 16, 2023
Legislative history
First chamber: New Mexico Senate
Introduced	February 14, 2023
Third reading	March 10, 2023
Voting summary	26 voted for 16 voted against
Second chamber: New Mexico House of Representatives
Third reading	March 17, 2023
Voting summary	38 voted for 30 voted against 2 absent
Summary
Protects access to abortion and gender-affirming care in New Mexico and prohibits the enforcement of out-of-state laws regarding such care.
Status: In force

New Mexico Senate Bill 13 (SB 13) is a 2023 law in the state of New Mexico that codifies protections regarding gender-affirming medical care and abortion into state law. ^[1] It was signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on April 5, 2023 and became law on June 16, 2023. ^{[2] [3]}

It followed an executive order by Grisham that provided most of the same legal protections. ^[4] Senate Bill 13 is sometimes referred to as a "shield" law due to its protections from out-of-state law enforcement, ^{[5] [6] [7]} thereby making New Mexico a refuge for transgender people seeking medical care and women seeking reproductive care. ^{[8] [9] [10] [11]}

Provisions and enforcement

Senate Bill 13 prohibits the enforcement of out-of-state laws or orders regarding gender-affirming medical care and reproductive care, such as abortion. It prevents extradition to other states if providers or patients provide or receive such care in New Mexico. ^[12] It also prohibits state agencies from cooperating with law enforcement if it involves such care. ^[13] Subpoenas from out-of-state are generally ignored. ^[14]

See also

• Abortion in New Mexico
• LGBTQ rights in New Mexico

References

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