The bill proposes an appropriation of $165,000 from the general fund to the New Mexico Department of Health for the fiscal year 2027. The funds are designated for updating training and education materials related to shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma prevention, ensuring alignment with the standards set by the University of New Mexico's Department of Pediatrics. Additionally, the appropriation aims to fully implement training and education programs in hospitals and birthing centers across the state and to establish a system for statewide reporting of incidences of abusive head trauma.
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that any unspent funds at the end of fiscal year 2027 will revert back to the general fund, ensuring fiscal responsibility in the use of the allocated resources. This initiative seeks to enhance awareness and prevention efforts regarding shaken baby syndrome, ultimately aiming to protect vulnerable infants from this serious condition.