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New Mexico Statutes Chapter 24. Health and Safety § 24-35-6. Heightened protection for electronically transmitted information related to a protected health care activity

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. For purposes of this section, “third party” means an individual or entity who transmits information related to a protected health care activity, in the normal course of business, in an electronic format. “Third party” does not mean a covered entity or business associate as defined by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and related regulations.

B. It shall be a violation of the Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care Protection Act to request from a third party, or for a third party to transmit, information related to an individual's or entity's protected health care activity with the intent to:

(1) harass, humiliate or intimidate that individual or entity;

(2) incite another to harass, humiliate or intimidate that individual or entity;

(3) cause that individual to reasonably fear for that individual's own or family members' safety;

(4) cause that individual to suffer unwanted physical contact or injury;

(5) cause that individual to suffer substantial emotional distress; or

(6) deter, prevent, sanction or penalize an individual or entity for engaging in a protected health care activity.

C. This section shall not apply to a lawsuit or judgment entered in another state that is based on conduct for which a cause of action exists under the laws of New Mexico.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 24. Health and Safety § 24-35-6. Heightened protection for electronically transmitted information related to a protected health care activity - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-24-health-and-safety/nm-st-sect-24-35-6/

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