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HB-25 Signed into Law

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We did it! HB-25, protecting pregnant women and new mothers from discrimination was signed into law. Thank you for your support.

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via The Office of the Governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham

Governor signs anti-discrimination bill

Mar 6, 2020 | Press Releases

Measure adds pregnancy, childbirth as protected class

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed into law a measure protecting pregnant women and new mothers from workplace discrimination.

House Bill 25, sponsored by Rep. Gail Chasey and Sen. Liz Stefanics, amends the New Mexico Human Rights Act to add pregnancy, childbirth or conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth as a class protected from employment discrimination.

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We Did It!

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On November 19, 2013 the Southwest Women’s Law Center and the rest of the New Mexico Coalition for Choice  Respect Albuquerque Women defeated the anti-choice  measure on the Albuquerque ballot. This win is a testimony to the strength of local organizations that have been building a strong movement for justice in New Mexico for many years.  We are proud that this campaign provided accurate information and acknowledged the complexity of decision-making around abortion.  We reminded voters that these decisions should be in the hands of women in consultation with their family, their doctor and their faith.

Read the Coalition statement here.