Heightened protection for electronically transmitted

information related to a protected health care activity. A. For purposes of this section, "third party" means an individual or entity who transmits information related to a protected health care activity, in the normal course of business, in an electronic format. "Third party" does not mean a covered entity or business associate as defined by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and related regulations. B. It shall be a violation of the Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Health Care Protection Act to request from a third party, or for a third party to transmit, information related to an individual's or entity's protected health care activity with the intent to: (1) harass, humiliate or intimidate that individual or entity; (2) incite another to harass, humiliate or intimidate that individual or entity; (3) cause that individual to reasonably fear for that individual's own or family members' safety; (4) cause that individual to suffer unwanted physical contact or injury; (5) cause that individual to suffer substantial emotional distress; or (6) deter, prevent, sanction or penalize an individual or entity for engaging in a protected health care activity. C. This section shall not apply to a lawsuit or judgment entered in another state that is based on conduct for which a cause of action exists under the laws of New Mexico. History: Laws 2023, ch. 167, § 6.