New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HB97: SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME PREVENTION FUNDING
Status: In committee, January 27, 2026
What the bill says
An act making an appropriation to the department of health to provide training and education to prevent shaken baby syndrome.
From the introduced text, January 16, 2026:
AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EDUCATION TO PREVENT SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.-- A. One hundred sixty-five thousand dollars ($165,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the department of health for expenditure in fiscal year 2027 to: (1) update training and education materials for shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma prevention in a manner that is consistent with rules promulgated by the department of health and standards established by the university of New Mexico department of pediatrics; (2) fully implement shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma training and education programs in .232794.2 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ hospitals and birthing centers throughout the state; and (3) provide for statewide reporting of incidences of abusive head trauma. B. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2027 shall revert to the general fund. - 2 - .232794.2
Sponsors
- Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D, HD-024) · primary sponsor
- Michelle Paulene Abeyta (D, HD-069)
Latest actions
- : HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : Sent to HHHC - Referrals: HHHC/HAFC
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
- : Sent to HPREF - Referrals: HPREF
Subjects: STATE AGENCIES & DEPARTMENTS (including reorganization), CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Common questions
- What is HB97?
- HB97 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME PREVENTION FUNDING.
- What does HB97 do?
- In its own words: An act making an appropriation to the department of health to provide training and education to prevent shaken baby syndrome.
- What is the status of HB97?
- In committee as of January 27, 2026. Latest action: HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (January 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB97?
- Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D, HD-024), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB97?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=97&year=26
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