CERTAIN PHOTOS AS CONFIDENTIAL

SB 352 makes photographic images taken by New Mexico's state, district, or deputy medical investigators confidential. It prohibits these photos from being public records or accessible to the public, except when needed for civil or criminal court cases. The bill amends existing law to explicitly state that such images cannot be shared with the public, directly affecting how medical investigators handle death investigation photos. This change ensures these images are protected unless used in legal proceedings, replacing the prior standard for public access.