The bill amends Section 24-5-1 of the New Mexico Statutes to require that vaccination rules for children attending licensed child care and educational institutions be based on recommendations from the Department of Health. Specifically, it mandates that the public health division of the Department of Health, in consultation with the public education and early childhood education departments, establish rules for immunizations against diseases considered dangerous to public health. These rules will outline the required immunizations and their administration frequency, ensuring they align with the Department of Health's recommendations.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision for adults, stating that the public health division shall also create rules for immunizations recommended for adults residing in the state, again based on guidance from the Department of Health. Furthermore, the bill repeals certain session laws from the first special session of the fifty-seventh legislature that were set to take effect on July 1, 2026, thereby streamlining the vaccination regulations in New Mexico.

Statutes affected:
Final Version: 24-5-1