New Mexico § 24-21-4 Genetic discrimination prohibited

New Mexico Statutes

§ 24-21-4 — Genetic discrimination prohibited

New Mexico § 24-21-4

Ch. 24Health and Safety

Art. 21Genetic Information Privacy

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 24-21-4 (2026).

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A.Discrimination by an insurer against an individual or member of the individual's family on the basis of genetic analysis, genetic information or genetic propensity is prohibited.

B.The provisions of this section do not require a health insurer to provide particular benefits other than those provided under the terms of the plan or coverage. A health insurer shall not consider a genetic propensity, susceptibility or carrier status as a pre- existing condition for the purpose of limiting or excluding benefits, establishing rates or providing coverage.

C.The provisions of this section do not prohibit use of genetic analysis, genetic propensity or genetic information by an insurer in the ordinary conduct of business in connection with life, disability income or long-term care insurance if

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A. Discrimination by an insurer against an individual or member of the individual's family on the basis of genetic analysis, genetic information or genetic propensity is prohibited. B. The provisions of this section do not require a health insurer to provide particular benefits other than those provided under the terms of the plan or coverage. A health insurer shall not consider a genetic propensity, susceptibility or carrier status as a pre- existing condition for the purpose of limiting or excluding benefits, establishing rates or providing coverage. C. The provisions of this section do not prohibit use of genetic analysis, genetic propensity or genetic information by an insurer in the ordinary conduct of business in connection with life, disability income or long-term care insurance if use of genetic analysis, genetic propensity or genetic information in underwriting is based on sound actuarial principles or related to actual or reasonably anticipated experience. D. It is unlawful for a person to use genetic information in employment, recruiting, housing or lending decisions or in extending public accommodations and services.