Public Policy

The Brain Injury Association of New Mexico actively supports progressive public policy for persons with brain injury on both the state and federal levels. We invite you to be active in public policy efforts by writing or contacting either your state or national legislators or congressmen. To find out more information check out one of the following:

New Mexico Legislature

Search for or contact your New Mexico state legislature Senator or Representative. Grassroots change starts by having your voice heard.
 

United States Congress

Our U.S. Congress is fairly Internet friendly these days. Search for or contact your New Mexico U.S. Representative. You can also petition your cause by writing an email to Senator Bingaman or Senator Domenici.

BIA of America

The Brain Injury Association of America - located in Alexandria, Virginia - provides extensive online news about nationwide TBI concerns. To learn more about the traumatic brain injury act of 1996 or about federal legislation visit their main site. Or view their Legislative Action Center and take action for the 21st Century!

Advocacy & Public Policy

Explore recent state legislation supported by the BIANM:

• Brain Injury Waiver Bill
  • 2005 Session: House: Bill 318 PASSED
    • Final Version in PDF
    • Introduced version
  • 2004 Session: Senate: Bill 113
  • 2003 Session: House: Bill 52
  • 2003 Session: Senate: Bill 155
  • 2003 Session: Senate: Bill 362
  • 2003 Session: House: Bill 404
  • 2003 Session: House: Bill 501
  • 2003 Session: House: Bill 664

  
  To read supporting reports and other information on each bill search the state legislation website and click on "Bill Finder" in the left side navigation bar.