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Governor signs House Bill 7, Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care Act

Statement

Date: March 16, 2023
Issues: Reproduction

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday morning, signed into law House Bill 7, the Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care Act, which prohibits public bodies, including local municipalities, from denying, restricting, or discriminating against an individual's right to use or refuse reproductive health care or health care related to gender.

HB 7 is sponsored by Rep. Linda Serrato, Rep. Charlotte Little, Rep. Kristina Ortez, House Majority Whip Rep. Reena Szczepanski, and Rep. Janelle Anyanonu.

"New Mexicans in every corner of our state deserve protections for their bodily autonomy and right to health care," said Gov. Lujan Grisham. "I'm grateful for the hard work of the Legislature and community partners in getting this critical legislation across the finish line."


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