Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Doctors urge lawmakers to pass Healthy Workplaces bill
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During a press conference on Friday, two New Mexico doctors urged the state senate and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to support the Healthy Workplaces bill during a press conference on Friday. HB 20 passed the House 36 to 33 after a three-hour debate on Sunday. Republicans, all of whom voted against it, largely argued the bill would hurt small businesses in New Mexico. Eight Democrats also voted against the bill. Related: Bill to mandate paid sick leave passes House
If passed and signed into law, HB 20 would allow all private employees working in the state to earn up to eight days of paid sick leave per year.