The bill amends the Inspection of Public Records Act in New Mexico to include a new exception for the disclosure of records containing personal identifying information or sensitive information related to medical providers who perform abortion services. Specifically, it adds a new subsection (L) to Section 14-2-1 NMSA 1978, which states that records containing such information are exempt from public inspection. This change aims to protect the privacy of both medical providers and patients involved in abortion services.

In addition to the new insertion, the bill maintains existing exceptions to public record disclosure, which include various types of sensitive information such as medical treatment records, letters of reference, and trade secrets. The overall intent of the bill is to enhance privacy protections in the context of public records while still allowing for transparency in other areas as outlined in the current law.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 14-2-1
Final Version: 14-2-1