New Mexico Code § 24-35-8

Private right of action
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A. An individual or entity claiming to be aggrieved by a violation of the Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care Protection Act may file an action in district court for appropriate relief, including temporary, preliminary or permanent injunctive relief, compensatory damages or punitive damages, or for the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation, whichever is greater. Claims may be brought against a public body or third party that intentionally, knowingly, willingly or recklessly released information related to a protected health care activity.
B. In an action brought pursuant to Subsection A of this section, the district court shall award a prevailing plaintiff reasonable attorney fees and costs.
History: Laws 2023, ch. 167, § 8.
Effective dates. — Laws 2023, ch. 167 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 16, 2023, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.

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