New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HB12: PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT
Status: Passed one chamber, February 14, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to licensure; enacting the physical therapy licensure compact; amending the physical therapy act to provide for state and federal criminal history background checks.
From the committee substitute text, January 27, 2026:
AN ACT RELATING TO LICENSURE; ENACTING THE PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT; AMENDING THE PHYSICAL THERAPY 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 1 and of this act may be cited as the "Physical Therapy Licensure Compact". SECTION 2. [NEW MATERIAL] PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT ENTERED INTO.--The Physical Therapy Licensure Compact is entered into law and entered into with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in a form substantially as follows: "PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT ARTICLE 1 - Definitions .233395.1 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ HJC/HB As used in the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, and except as otherwise provided, the following definitions shall apply: A. "active duty military" means full-time duty status in the active uniformed service of the United States, including members of the national guard and reserve on active duty orders pursuant to 10 U.S.C. Chapters 1209 and 1211; B. "adverse action" means disciplinary action taken by a physical therapy licensing board based on misconduct, unacceptable performance or a combination of both; C. "alternative program" means a nondisciplinary monitoring or practice remediation process approved by a physical therapy licensing board. This includes, but is not limited to, substance abuse issues; D. "compact privilege" means …
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)
- Charlotte Little (D, HD-068)
- Marianna Anaya (D, HD-018)
- Nicole Chavez (R, HD-031)
- Catherine J. Cullen (R, HD-057)
- Rebecca Dow (R, HD-038)
- 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:67 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): 67 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: HEALTH & HEALTH FACILITIES, LICENSURE
Common questions
- What is HB12?
- HB12 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT.
- What does HB12 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to licensure; enacting the physical therapy licensure compact; amending the physical therapy act to provide for state and federal criminal history background checks.
- What is the status of HB12?
- 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 HB12?
- Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D, HD-024), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB12?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=12&year=26
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