45th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2001

RELATING TO HEALTH; REQUIRING HEARING SENSITIVITY TESTING FOR ALL NEWBORN INFANTS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

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

Section 1. NEWBORN HEARING TESTING REQUIRED--DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.--By July 1, 2001, the department of health shall adopt rules to require that all infants born in health facilities licensed by the department shall be screened for hearing sensitivity prior to being discharged. The rules shall also require the testing of any newborns brought to licensed health facilities after birth who have not received a hearing sensitivity screening and notification to the parents of all screened infants of the results of the hearing sensitivity screening.

Section 2. EMERGENCY.--It is necessary for the public peace, health and safety that this act take effect immediately.