Summary:

 Senate Bill 57 (SB 57):  This act proposes an amendment to the Inspection of Public Records Act of New Mexico, specifically adding a new exception to the types of public records that are exempt from disclosure.  

Legislation Overview:

 Senate Bill 57 (SB 57):  Section 1: The amendment adds a new provision (L) under Section 14-2-1 NMSA 1978 of the Inspection of Public Records Act. This new provision seeks to exempt any public record containing personal identifying information or sensitive information related to the practice of a medical provider who performs medical services related to abortion from being disclosed.

The purpose of this amendment is to protect the privacy and safety of medical providers who perform abortions, by keeping their personal and sensitive information confidential. This comes in addition to existing exemptions which include personal medical records, law enforcement records, trade secrets, and other sensitive information outlined in the existing statute.

This amendment reflects an effort to safeguard healthcare providers from potential harassment or threats, by ensuring that their information related to the provision of abortion services is not publicly accessible through records requests.