HOUSE BILL 504

56th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2023

INTRODUCED BY

Christine Trujillo

 

 

 

 

 

AN ACT

RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE; REQUIRING THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO CREATE A FREE DIAPER PROGRAM.

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

     SECTION 1. A new section of the Public Assistance Act is enacted to read:

     "[NEW MATERIAL] FREE DIAPER PROGRAM.--The department shall establish a medical assistance program to provide free diapers, absorbency undergarments, guards or pads that are designed for protection against urinary or colonic leakage. The department shall promulgate rules to carry out the provisions of this section."

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