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§ 24-7B-2 — Purpose

New Mexico § 24-7B-2
JurisdictionNew Mexico
Ch. 24Health and Safety
Art. 7BMental Health Care Treatment Decisions

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Bluebook
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 24-7B-2 (2026).

Text

The purpose of the Mental Health Care Treatment Decisions Act is to ensure appropriate care and treatment of persons with behavioral health needs in the community.

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Legislative History

Laws 2006, ch. 7, § 2.

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