What?
Contact New Mexico lawmakers and urge them to VOTE YES on HB373 without amendment. HB373 is consistent with Updated Article 9 of the Uniform Parentage Act, which requires open-identity at 18 gamete donation, preserving the ability for donor conceived persons to learn more about their genetic origins upon their request.
When?
As soon as possible. The New Mexico House Health & Human Services Committee will consider HB373 on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 8 a.m. MT.
How?
💻 EMAILS:
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📃 MESSAGE:
Subject: Support for HB373
Dear [Representative [name] (if sending individual emails) / Members of the House Health & Human Services Committee (if sending a mass email)],
I urge you to vote YES on HB373 as introduced, with no amendments. The language in Article 9 has vital protections for donor conceived individuals, ensuring they have the right to access information about their genetic origins upon adulthood. Thank you for standing with donor conceived people and their families by including this critical language. Vote YES on HB373.
Sincerely,
[your name]
📞 PHONE:
Elizabeth Thomson, Chair – 505-986-4425
Pamelya Herndon, Vice Chair – 505-986-4248
Jenifer Jones – 505-986-4227
Marianna Anaya – 505-986-4254
Kathleen Cates – 505-986-4432
Nicole Chavez – 505-986-4214
Eleanor Chávez – 505-986-4242
Joanne J. Ferrary – 505-986-4844
Alan T. Martinez – 505-986-4758
Elaine Sena Cortez – 505-986-4450