This bill seeks to enhance organ donation awareness and participation by requiring state license and public assistance application forms to include a designated space for applicants to indicate their desire to make an anatomical gift, in accordance with the Jonathan Spradling Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act. It mandates that the Motor Vehicle Division of the Taxation and Revenue Department maintain a statewide donor registry that includes these completed statements. The requirement applies to various applications, including hunting and fishing licenses, concealed handgun licenses, and professional licenses, ensuring individuals can express their donor status across multiple platforms.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions across various professional licensing acts, mandating that license application and renewal forms include a designated space for applicants to indicate their status as anatomical donors. It also requires that the relevant authorities submit copies of these applications to the Motor Vehicle Division for inclusion in the donor registry. The bill amends the short titles of the Naprapathic Practice Act and the Uniform Athlete Agents Act, replacing previous titles with updated references. The provisions will take effect on January 1, 2026, promoting a systematic approach to organ donation registration and potentially increasing the number of registered donors in New Mexico.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 29-19-5, 61-6A-1, 61-6B-1, 61-12F-1, 61-14F-1