New Mexico § 27-2-6.1 - Supplemental postnatal assistance
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 27-2-6.1 — Supplemental postnatal assistance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-2-6.1. Supplemental postnatal assistance
The department shall establish a program of supplemental postnatal assistance for
those developmentally or intellectually disabled persons who during pregnancy received
temporary assistance for needy families but whose assistance was revoked upon relinquishment
of the newly born child for adoption. The supplemental postnatal assistance provided for in this section shall be at the
same rate as temporary assistance for needy families, but supplemental postnatal assistance
shall not exceed a period of sixty days. The department shall promulgate rules to carry out the provisions of this section.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 27-2-6.1
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 27-2-6.1 cover?
Section 27-2-6.1 ("Supplemental postnatal assistance") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 27-2-6.1?
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