Overview
- The proposal criminalizes production, distribution, sale, advertising and use of electronic cigarettes and analogous devices, setting penalties of one to eight years in prison and fines up to 2,000 UMA.
- Fentanyl is added to the list of prohibited narcotics, and the bill targets illicit production and trafficking of toxic substances, precursors and synthetic drugs with sanitary verification and disposal powers.
- The Secretaría de Salud is designated to plan and coordinate consolidated procurement of medicines, high‑technology equipment and other supplies to improve availability and pricing and reduce corruption.
- The reform strengthens COFEPRIS, regulates hemoderivados, and codifies digital health tools such as telemedicine, mobile health and electronic records alongside a national infrastructure planning framework.
- The initiative promotes participation by companies with domestic investment under Plan México, channels medical service complaints through CONAMED, and lets the Fondo de Salud’s technical committee set resource allocations.