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NM Stat § 28-17-6 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 17 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman|Section 28-17-6 - Regional and local long-term care ombudsman programs.

A. In carrying out the duties of the office, the state ombudsman may designate an entity as a regional or local ombudsman entity, and may designate an employee or volunteer to represent the entity. An individual so designated shall, in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the office and the agency: (1) provide services to protect the health, safety, welfare and rights of residents; (2) ensure that residents in the service area of the entity have regular, timely access to representatives of the program and timely responses to complaints and requests for assistance; (3) identify, investigate and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents that relate to action, inaction or decisions that may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare or rights of the residents; (4) represent the interests of residents before government agencies and seek administrative, legal and other remedies to protect the health, safety, welfare and rights of the residents; (5) review and, if necessary, comment on any existing and proposed laws, regulations and other government policies and actions, that pertain to the rights and well-being of residents; (6) facilitate the ability of the public to comment on the laws, regulations, policies and actions; (7) support the development of resident and family councils; and (8) carry out other activities that the ombudsman determines to be appropriate. B. To be eligible to be designated as regional or local ombudsman entities, and individuals eligible to be designated as representatives of such entities, the entities shall: (1) have demonstrated capability to carry out the responsibilities of the office; (2) be free of conflicts of interest; (3) in the case of the entities, be public or nonprofit private entities; and (4) meet such additional requirements as the state ombudsman may specify. History: Laws 1989, ch. 208, § 6; 1997, ch. 257, § 4. ANNOTATIONSThe 1997 amendment, effective July 1, 1997, rewrote the section to such an extent that a detailed comparison would be impracticable.
NM Stat § 28-17-7 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 17 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman|Section 28-17-7 - Training and certification.

A. The state ombudsman shall ensure that office staff, including volunteers and other representatives of the office, are trained in: (1) federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies with respect to long-term care facilities in the state; (2) investigative techniques; and (3) such other matters as the agency deems appropriate. B. The state ombudsman shall develop procedures for the certification of ombudsmen. C. No officer, employee or other representative of the office shall investigate any complaint filed with the office unless such person is certified by the office. History: Laws 1989, ch. 208, § 7.
NM Stat § 28-17-8 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 17 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman|Section 28-17-8 - Investigation and resolution of complaints.

The office shall investigate and seek to resolve complaints and concerns communicated by or on behalf of patients, residents or clients of any long-term care facility. The office may initiate investigations based on its observations of the conditions in a long-term care facility. If the office does not investigate a complaint, the complainant shall be notified of the decision not to investigate and the reasons for the decision. History: Laws 1989, ch. 208, § 8.
NM Stat § 28-17-10 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 17 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman|Section 28-17-10 - Facility posting of ombudsman information.

Every long-term care facility shall post in a conspicuous location a notice of the name, address and phone number of the office. The name and phone number of the nearest designated program and that of the ombudsman assigned to that long-term care facility shall be posted, where applicable. A brief description of the services provided by the office and the designated program shall be included in the notice. The form of the notice shall be approved by the office. History: Laws 1989, ch. 208, § 10.
NM Stat § 28-17-11 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 17 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman|Section 28-17-11 - Access to agency records.

Upon request, the office shall have access to records of any state or local government agency, including copies of all licensing and certification records relating to long-term care facilities as necessary to carry out its responsibilities under the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Act and which records are available to the patient, resident or client, except for records and information unavailable pursuant to Section 7-1-8 NMSA 1978. History: Laws 1989, ch. 208, § 11; 1997, ch. 257, § 6. ANNOTATIONSThe 1997 amendment, effective July 1, 1997, rewrote the section.
NM Stat § 28-17-12 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 17 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman|Section 28-17-12 - Access to long-term care facilities.

Representatives of the office shall have immediate access to any patient, resident or client for the purpose of effectively carrying out the provisions of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Act. History: Laws 1989, ch. 208, § 12.
NM Stat § 28-17-14 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 17 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman|Section 28-17-14 - Confidentiality of information.

A. The files and records of the office may be disclosed only for purposes of fulfilling the duties of the office pursuant to Subsection C of Section 28-17-4 NMSA 1978 at the discretion of the state ombudsman or the state ombudsman's designee. All state ombudsman files and records pertaining to clients, patients and residents are confidential and not subject to the provisions of the Inspection of Public Records Act [Chapter 14, Article 3 NMSA 1978]. The state ombudsman shall not disclose the identity of any complainant, resident, client or patient about whom the office maintains files or records unless: (1) the complainant, resident, client or patient or the legal representative of that person consents in writing to the disclosure; (2) the complainant, resident, client or patient gives oral consent that is documented immediately in writing by a representative of the office; (3) disclosure is necessary for the provision of ombudsman services to the patient, resident or client and the patient, resident or client is unable to express written or oral consent; or (4) disclosure is ordered by the court. B. The director shall have access to the records and files of the office to verify the effectiveness and quality of the program where the identity of any complainant, witness, patient, resident or client is not disclosed. History: Laws 1989, ch. 208, § 14; 1997, ch. 257, § 8; 2003, ch. 109, § 2. ANNOTATIONSThe 2003 amendment, effective June 20, 2003, in Subsection A, deleted "of the ombudsman" preceding "pursuant to Subsection C", substituted "the state ombudsman's designee" for "person designated by him" following "state ombudsman or", inserted the second sentence, substituted "resident, client or patient" for "or resident" following "of any complainant"; rewrote Paragraph A(1); substituted "resident, client or patient" for "or resident" near the beginning of Paragraph A(2); and deleted "ombudsman" following "and quality of the" in Subsection B. The 1997 amendment, effective July 1, 1997, rewrote Subsection A; deleted former Subsection B relating to access of complainants, witnesses, patients, residents or clients to records and files; and redesignated former Subsection C as Subsection B.
NM Stat § 28-17-15 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 17 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman|Section 28-17-15 - Conflict of interest.

The agency shall ensure that: A. no individual or a member of the immediate family of an individual involved in the designation of the ombudsman or the designation of a regional or local ombudsman is subject to a conflict of interest; B. no officer or employee of the office, ombudsman coordinator or representative, or a member of their immediate family, is subject to a conflict of interest; and C. any ombudsman: (1) does not have a direct involvement in the licensing or certification of a long-term care facility or of a provider of a long-term care service; (2) does not have an ownership or investment interest, represented by equity, debt or other financial relationship, in a long-term care facility or a long-term care service; (3) is not employed by, or participating in the management of, a long-term care facility; and (4) does not receive, or have the right to receive, directly or indirectly, remuneration in cash or in kind under a compensation arrangement with an owner or operator of a long-term care facility. History: Laws 1989, ch. 208, § 15; 1997, ch. 257, § 9. ANNOTATIONSThe 1997 amendment, effective July 1, 1997, rewrote the section to such an extent that a detailed comparison would be impracticable.
NM Stat § 28-17-16 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 17 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman|Section 28-17-16 - Representatives of the office.

Any regional or local ombudsman program designated by the office or any individual certified by the office, whether an employee or an unpaid volunteer, shall be treated as a representative of the office. History: Laws 1989, ch. 208, § 16.
NM Stat § 28-17-17 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 17 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman|Section 28-17-17 - Immunity from liability.

No representative of the office shall be liable under state law for the good faith performance of official duties pursuant to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Act. History: Laws 1989, ch. 208, § 17.
NM Stat § 28-17-18 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 17 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman|Section 28-17-18 - Availability of legal counsel.

The agency shall ensure that: A. adequate legal counsel is available and is able, without conflict of interest, to: (1) provide advice and consultation needed to protect the health, safety, welfare and rights to residents; and (2) assist the ombudsman and representatives of the office in the performance of the official duties of the ombudsman and representatives; B. representation is provided to any representative of the office against whom suit or other legal action is brought or threatened to be brought in connection with the performance of the official duties of the ombudsman or such a representative; and C. the office pursues administrative, legal and other appropriate remedies on behalf of residents. History: Laws 1989, ch. 208, § 18; 1997, ch. 257, § 10. ANNOTATIONSThe 1997 amendment, effective July 1, 1997, rewrote the section.
NM Stat § 28-17-19 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 17 - Long-Term Care Ombudsman|Section 28-17-19 - Interference with the office and retaliation prohibited; penalty; civil; appeal.

A. No person shall willfully interfere with the lawful actions of the office, including the request for immediate entry into a long-term care facility. B. No person shall institute discriminatory, disciplinary or retaliatory action against any resident, employee or other person for filing a complaint, providing information to or otherwise cooperating with a representative of the office. C. Any person who violates Subsection A of this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) per occurrence. Any person who violates Subsection B of this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per occurrence. The agency may assess and collect the penalty after notice and an opportunity for hearing, before a hearing officer designated by the agency to hear the matter, upon a determination that a person willfully interfered with the office or discriminated, disciplined or retaliated against an individual who communicated or disclosed information to the office in good faith pursuant to Subsection A or B of this section. The hearing officer has the power to administer oaths on request of any party and issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum. However, if the violation is against a person covered by the Personnel Act [Chapter 10, Article 9 NMSA 1978], the office shall refer the matter to the agency employing the person for disciplinary action. D. Any party may appeal to the district court pursuant to the provisions of Section 39-3-1.1 NMSA 1978. History: Laws 1989, ch. 208, § 19; 1997, ch. 257, § 11; 1998, ch. 55, § 39; 1999, ch. 265, § 41. ANNOTATIONSThe 1999 amendment, effective July 1, 1999, substituted "Subsection A or B" for "Subsections A and B" in the third sentence of Subsection C and substituted "Section 39-3-1.1" for "Section 12-8A-1" in Subsection D. The 1998 amendment, effective September 1, 1998, in the section heading, inserted "; appeal"; in Subsection B, substituted "a" for "any"; and rewrote Subsection D. The 1997 amendment, effective July 1, 1997, rewrote Subsection B and, in Subsection C, substituted "five thousand dollars ($5,000)" and "ten thousand dollars ($10,000)" for "two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500)" and "five thousand dollars ($5,000)", respectively, and made stylistic changes.
NM Stat § 28-18-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 18 - Education of the Handicapped (Repealed)|Section 28-18-1 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1990, ch. 4, § 1; 1993, ch. 34, § 1; 1993, ch. 178, § 1; 1995, ch. 69, § 4; 2011, ch. 166, § 2; repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 48, § 37. ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2019, ch. 48, § 37 repealed 28-18-1 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1990, ch. 4, § 1, relating to department designation, authorization, payment system effective, effective July 1, 2020. For provisions of former section, see the 2019 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 28-18-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 18 - Education of the Handicapped (Repealed)|Section 28-18-2 - Repealed.

History: Laws 1990, ch. 4, § 2; 1993, ch. 34, § 2; 1993, ch. 178, § 2; repealed by Laws 2019, ch. 48, § 37. ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 2019, ch. 48, § 37 repealed 28-18-2 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1990, ch. 4, § 2, relating to custodian of funds, effective July 1, 2020. For provisions of former section, see the 2019 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com.
NM Stat § 28-19-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission|Section 28-19-1 - Martin Luther King, Jr. commission; created; defined; members; terms; compensation.

A. The "Martin Luther King, Jr. commission" is created. The purpose of the commission is to develop, promote, coordinate and review statewide plans and activities for the annual commemoration and celebration of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. in accordance with Section 12-5-2 NMSA 1978. B. As used in Sections 1 through 4 of this act [28-19-1 to 28-19-4 NMSA 1978], "commission" means the Martin Luther King, Jr. commission. C. The commission shall be comprised of thirteen members as follows: (1) four members appointed by the governor; (2) one member appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate; (3) one member appointed by the minority leader of the senate; (4) one member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; (5) one member appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives; (6) the state treasurer or his designee; (7) the secretary of state or his designee; (8) a native American appointed by the New Mexico office of Indian affairs [Indian affairs department]; (9) the director of the human rights division of the labor department or his designee; and (10) the chairman of the New Mexico state corporation commission [public regulation commission] or his designee. D. Members of the commission shall be appointed initially for terms as follows: seven members shall be appointed for terms of two years and six members shall be appointed for terms of four years. The initial terms shall be selected by random drawing. After the expiration of the initial terms, all members shall be appointed for four-year terms. The initial commission shall be appointed within forty-five days of the effective date of this act. Vacancies resulting from the death or resignation of a member shall be filled by appointment by the commission chairman for the unexpired portion of the term of the member creating the vacancy. In filling any vacancy, the commission chairman may accept recommendations from the person who originally appointed the member creating the vacancy. E. The members of the commission shall receive no compensation for their service. F. The members of the commission shall select a chairman from among the members of the commission. G. The commission shall appoint an executive director to coordinate all activities on the commission's behalf. History: Laws 1991, ch. 252, § 1. ANNOTATIONSBracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law. Laws 1998, ch. 108, § 80 provided that references to the state corporation commission be construed as references to the public regulation commission. Laws 2004, ch. 24, § 17 provided that statutory references to the New Mexico office of Indian affairs be changed to the Indian affairs department pursuant to an executive order issued in accordance with Laws 2003, Chapter 403.
NM Stat § 28-19-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission|Section 28-19-2 - Martin Luther King, Jr. fund; created.

A. There is created within the state treasury for the commission a fund that shall be designated as the "Martin Luther King, Jr. fund" that shall consist of appropriations, endowments and bequests. B. Money from the fund shall be disbursed upon warrant of the secretary of finance and administration pursuant to vouchers submitted by the executive director of the commission for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this act [28-19-1 to 28-19-4 NMSA 1978]. History: Laws 1991, ch. 252, § 2.
NM Stat § 28-19-3 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission|Section 28-19-3 - Duties of the commission.

The duties and powers of the commission shall include, but not be limited to, the following: A. to develop a plan for the commemoration and celebration of the official legal holiday honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.; B. to develop and submit to the governor and the legislature recommendations for specific commemorative activities to be undertaken by the state for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday; C. to coordinate state plans and activities with federal plans and activities for the commemoration and celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday; D. to develop, with other agencies of the state, an interpretive program that explores the historical, social, political and cultural themes associated with the life and works of Martin Luther King, Jr.; E. to develop and acquire interpretive materials and publications on the significance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s work and develop a commemorative program for state employees, school children and the general public; F. to create a process to facilitate the implementation of the master plan project and other recommendations made by the commission; G. to prepare and provide to the general public advice, assistance and information on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday activities recommended by the commission; H. to submit other studies, reports and recommendations to the governor and the legislature as are necessary with respect to activities for the continued commemoration and celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.; and I. to accept endowments and bequests for the Martin Luther King, Jr. fund. History: Laws 1991, ch. 252, § 3.
NM Stat § 28-19-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission|Section 28-19-4 - Commission report.

The commission shall make an initial report to the governor and the legislature of its findings, conclusions, proposals and recommendations for the observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday within ninety days of the effective date of this act. The commission shall submit an annual report of its activities to the legislature no later than December 1 of each year. The first annual report shall be submitted no later than December 1, 1989. History: Laws 1991, ch. 252, § 4. ANNOTATIONSCompiler's notes. — The phrase "effective date of this act" means April 4, 1991, the effective date of Laws 1991, Chapter 252.
NM Stat § 28-20-1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 20 - Nursing Mothers|Section 28-20-1 - [Right to breastfeed.]

A mother may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, where the mother is otherwise authorized to be present. History: Laws 1999, ch. 117, § 1. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For indecent exposure, see 30-9-14 NMSA 1978. Effective dates. — Laws 1999, ch. 117 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective on June 18, 1999, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 28-20-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 20 - Nursing Mothers|Section 28-20-2 - Use of a breast pump in the workplace.

A. In order to foster the ability of a nursing mother who is an employee to use a breast pump in the workplace, an employer, including the state and its political subdivisions, shall provide: (1) a space for using the breast pump that is: (a) clean and private; (b) near the employee's workspace; and (c) not a bathroom; and (2) flexible break times. B. An employer shall not be liable for: (1) storage or refrigeration of breast milk; (2) payment for a nursing mother's break time in addition to established employee breaks; or (3) payment of overtime while a nursing mother is using a breast pump. History: Laws 2007, ch. 18, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 18, contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 15, 2007, 90 days after the adjournment of the legislature.
NM Stat § 28-21-2 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 21 - African American Affairs|Section 28-21-2 - Definitions.

As used in the African American Affairs Act: A. "fund" means the office on African American affairs fund; and B. "office" means the office on African American affairs. History: Laws 1999, ch. 163, § 2. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 1999, ch. 163, § 5, made the African American Affairs Act effective July 1, 2000.
NM Stat § 28-21-4 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 28 - Human Rights|Article 21 - African American Affairs|Section 28-21-4 - Fund created; administration.

The "office on African American affairs fund" is created in the state treasury. The fund shall consist of gifts, grants, donations and bequests. Money in the fund at the end of any fiscal year shall not revert. The fund shall be administered by the office, and disbursements from the fund shall be made on warrant drawn by the secretary of finance and administration pursuant to vouchers signed by the director of the office or his authorized representative. History: Laws 1999, ch. 163, § 4. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 1999, ch. 163, § 5, made the African American Affairs Act effective July 1, 2000.