New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HB10: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT INTERSTATE COMPACT
Status: Passed one chamber, February 14, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to intergovernmental agreements; enacting the physician assistant licensure interstate compact; amending the medical practice act to provide for state and federal criminal history background checks.
From the committee substitute text, January 27, 2026:
AN ACT RELATING TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS; ENACTING THE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT LICENSURE INTERSTATE COMPACT; AMENDING THE MEDICAL PRACTICE ACT TO PROVIDE FOR STATE AND FEDERAL CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. [NEW MATERIAL] SHORT TITLE.--Sections through 15 of this act may be cited as the "Physician Assistant Licensure Interstate Compact". SECTION 2. [NEW MATERIAL] PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT LICENSURE INTERSTATE COMPACT ENTERED INTO.--The "Physician Assistant Licensure Interstate Compact" is enacted into law and entered into on behalf of New Mexico with any and all other states legally joining therein in a form substantially as follows. SECTION 3. [NEW MATERIAL] PURPOSE.--In order to .233394.2 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ HJC/HB strengthen access to medical services, and in recognition of the advances in the delivery of medical services, the participating states of the Physician Assistant Licensure Interstate Compact have allied in common purpose to develop a comprehensive process that complements the existing authority of state licensing boards to license and discipline physician assistants and seeks to enhance the portability of a license to practice as a physician assistant while safeguarding the safety of patients. This compact allows medical services to be provided by physician assistants via the mutual recognition of the licensee's qualifying license by other compactparticipating states. This compact …
Sponsors
- Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D, HD-024) · primary sponsor
- Gail Armstrong (R, HD-049)
- Joshua N. Hernandez (R, HD-060)
- Jenifer Jones (R, HD-032)
- Anita Gonzales (D, HD-070)
- Michelle Paulene Abeyta (D, HD-069)
- Nicole Chavez (R, HD-031)
- Catherine J. Cullen (R, HD-057)
- Charlotte Little (D, HD-068)
- Jimmy G. Mason (R, HD-066)
- Elaine Sena Cortez (R, HD-062)
- Luis M. Terrazas (R, HD-039)
Latest actions
- : SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
- : Sent to SHPAC - Referrals: SHPAC/SJC
- : Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:68 N:0
- : HJC: Reported by committee with Do Not Pass but with a Do Pass recommendation on Committee Substitution
- : HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : Sent to HHHC - Referrals: HHHC/HJC
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
- : Sent to HPREF - Referrals: HPREF
Votes
- House Floor Vote (January 28, 2026): 68 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: HEALTH & HEALTH FACILITIES, LICENSURE
Common questions
- What is HB10?
- HB10 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT INTERSTATE COMPACT.
- What does HB10 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to intergovernmental agreements; enacting the physician assistant licensure interstate compact; amending the medical practice act to provide for state and federal criminal history background checks.
- What is the status of HB10?
- Passed one chamber as of February 14, 2026. Latest action: SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s) (February 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB10?
- Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D, HD-024), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB10?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=10&year=26
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