HB97

Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Funding

Introduced·1/20/26
Introduced Text

New Mexico HB97 allocates $165,000 to the Department of Health for shaken baby syndrome prevention training and education.

New Mexico HB97 allocates $165,000 from the general fund to the Department of Health for fiscal year 2027. The funds will be used to update training and education materials for shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma prevention, implement these programs in hospitals and birthing centers, and facilitate statewide reporting of abusive head trauma incidents. Any unspent funds will revert to the general fund.

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Calendar

Feb 15

12:30 PM

House Appropriations & Finance Committee

Feb 11

1:30 PM

House Appropriations & Finance Committee

History

Jan 27

House

HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

Jan 27

House

Action Postponed Indefinitely

Jan 22

House

Sent to HHHC - Referrals: HHHC/HAFC