The bill proposes an appropriation of $300,000 from the general fund to the New Mexico Department of Health for the fiscal year 2026. The funds are designated for several key initiatives aimed at preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and abusive head trauma. Specifically, the Department of Health will collaborate with the University of New Mexico's Department of Pediatrics to update training and education materials, implement training programs in hospitals across the state, and establish a system for statewide reporting of incidents related to these conditions.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that any unspent or unencumbered funds remaining at the end of fiscal year 2026 will revert back to the general fund. This ensures that the allocated resources are effectively utilized within the designated timeframe while also maintaining fiscal responsibility.