New Mexico Senate Bill 13


New Mexico Senate Bill 13 is a 2023 law in the state of New Mexico that codifies protections regarding gender-affirming medical care and abortion into state law. It was signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on April 5, 2023 and became law on June 16, 2023.
It followed an executive order by Grisham that provided most of the same legal protections. Senate Bill 13 is sometimes referred to as a "shield" law due to its protections from out-of-state law enforcement, thereby making New Mexico a refuge for transgender people seeking medical care and women seeking reproductive care.

Provisions and enforcement

Senate Bill 13 prohibits the enforcement of out-of-state laws or orders regarding gender-affirming medical care and reproductive care, such as abortion. It prevents extradition to other states if providers or patients provide or receive such care in New Mexico. It also prohibits state agencies from cooperating with law enforcement if it involves such care. Subpoenas from out-of-state are generally ignored.