"BETTER HEARING & SPEECH MONTH"
House Memorial 12, introduced by Rep. Elizabeth Thomson, requests the Governor designate May 2026 as "Better Hearing and Speech Month" in New Mexico. The memorial highlights that communication disorders affect one in ten New Mexico families and emphasizes the role of speech and hearing professionals in providing treatment. This non-binding resolution aims to raise awareness about these conditions and support for affected individuals and their families.
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Introduced Jan 27, 2026
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