Bill Brings ‘Yes Means Yes’ Policies to NM Higher Ed

2.23.24 – A bill to bring affirmative consent policies to public universities and colleges across the state is headed to the governor’s desk after passing the Legislature last week. The ‘Yes Means Yes’ legislation would require higher education institutions to include materials and resources in student orientation packages. Senior Producer Lou DiVizio speaks with Democratic state Rep. Liz Thomson and advocate Alexandria Taylor about the bill and how consent education can help prevent sexual assault. 

Correspondent: Lou DiVizio 

Guests: 
Rep. Liz Thomson (D), Albuquerque  
Alexandria Taylor, Executive Director, New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs 

For More Information: Affirmative consent bill passes New Mexico Legislature after five attempts – Source New Mexico