The First Session of the 58th Legislature

January 4-15, 2027: Legislation may be prefiled
January 19: Opening day (noon)
February 18: Deadline for introduction
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New Mexico Senate panel OKs bill on concussion rules (AP)

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New Mexico Senate panel OKs bill on concussion rules

Updated: 03/06/2015 5:32 PM | Created: 03/06/2015 8:20 AM 
By: The Associated Press

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – A measure setting strict guidelines when a middle or high school student athlete could return after suffering a concussion has cleared its first hurdle.

The Senate Education Committee voted Friday to move along a bill that would create rules for coaches when they could allow an athlete back in a game after showing signs of brain injury.

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