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HB 277NEW MEXICOSession 2026State Billdead
Did Not Advance

New Mexico Creates Scope of Practice Advisory Committee to Review Health Care Profession Changes

Original title: SCOPE OF PRACTICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Last action · February 2, 2026: Sent to HHHC - Referrals: HHHC/HJCSponsor: Nicole Chavez

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What This Bill Proposed

New Mexico establishes a nine-member Advisory Committee attached to the Department of Health to evaluate proposed changes to health care profession scopes of practice, backed by a $200,000 general fund for 2027.

Why it matters

s and legislators gain a formal review body for health care profession rules, impacting how medical occupations alter their professional boundaries and training requirements.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Health care professionals

Their proposed changes to scopes of practice are subject to review, public hearings, and committee votes.

Directly affected

Health care licensing boards

They may submit written requests for scope of practice reviews and receive copies of committee reports.

Directly affected

Health care consumers

Represented by appointed consumer advocates on the committee to address patient safety, health care quality, and professional accountability.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who serves on the Scope of Practice Advisory Committee?
The nine-member committee includes four members appointed by the governor, four members appointed by the New Mexico legislative council, and the secretary of health or their designee.
What triggers a review by the committee?
A health care or a legislator can submit a written request that includes a description of the proposed change, evidence-based support, and anticipated impacts on patient safety, access, and costs.
What actions can the committee take on a proposed scope of practice change?
The committee must hold a public hearing and take a final vote to endorse, modify, or reject the proposed change.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

1 action
  1. Feb 2, 2026HouseCommittee
    Sent to HHHC - Referrals: HHHC/HJC

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Lobbying Activity

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Sponsors

Nicole ChavezHouse · District 31RepublicanPrimary sponsor

Connected Entities

University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Scope of Practice Advisory Committee, Governor and 4 more
OrganizationUniversity of New Mexico Health Sciences Center“Provides an active faculty member for committee appointment”Map →
OrganizationScope of Practice Advisory Committee“Newly created committee attached to the department of health”Map →
PersonGovernor“Appoints four members to the committee”Map →
OrganizationNew Mexico Legislative Council“Appoints four members to the committee”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Health“Receives administrative attachment of the committee and the $200,000 appropriati”Map →
locationState of New Mexico“Jurisdiction enacting the legislation”Map →
PersonNicole Chavez“Introduced the bill”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.nmlegis.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy45
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