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Read. Follow. Verify.New Mexico mandates health department recommendations for immunization rules and repeals special session laws
Last action · March 6, 2026: Signed by Governor - Chapter 42 - Mar. 6Sponsors: Day Hochman-Vigil and 1 other
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What This Bill Does
New Mexico requires immunization rules for children and adults to be based strictly on Department of Health recommendations and repeals conflicting slated for July 1, 2026.
Changes the legal standards governing state immunization requirements for schools and child care facilities, removing prior special session mandates.
- Special legislative sessions are called to address specific pressing issues outside of the standard annual legislative calendar. context
- State immunization rules govern vaccine requirements for children entering daycare and school facilities. context
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Children in schools and child care
Their required immunizations must now be governed by rules based directly on Department of Health recommendations.
Adult residents
Adult immunization recommendations must follow Department of Health guidance.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Which prior laws are repealed by this act?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
9 actions- Mar 6, 2026Governor of New MexicoEnrolledSigned by Governor - Chapter 42 - Mar. 6
- Feb 18, 2026SenateFloorPassed in the Senate - Y:38 N:1
- Feb 17, 2026SenateSHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- Feb 10, 2026SenateCommitteeSent to SHPAC - Referrals: SHPAC
- Feb 9, 2026HouseFloorPassed in the House of Representatives - Y:51 N:14
- Feb 9, 2026HouseHouse of Representatives Floor Amendment
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- Feb 4, 2026HouseHHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- Jan 30, 2026HouseHCPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- Jan 26, 2026HouseCommitteeSent to HCPAC - Referrals: HCPAC/HHHC
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Alignment with Health Department Recommendations
The bill shifts rule-making authority to be explicitly bound by Department of Health recommendations while dismantling recent special session statutes.
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www.nmlegis.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance75How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy65Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz40Current news / social attention level
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