New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HB14: DENTIST & DENTAL HYGIENIST COMPACT
Status: Passed one chamber, February 17, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to licensure; enacting the dentist and dental hygienist compact; amending the dental health care 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 DENTIST AND DENTAL HYGIENIST COMPACT; AMENDING THE DENTAL HEALTH CARE 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 "Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact". SECTION 2. [NEW MATERIAL] DENTIST AND DENTAL HYGIENIST COMPACT ENTERED INTO.--The "Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact" is entered into law and entered into with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in a form substantially as follows: "DENTIST AND DENTAL HYGIENIST COMPACT .233413.1 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ HJC/HB ARTICLE 1 - Definitions As used in the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions shall apply: A. "active military member" means any person with full-time duty status in the armed forces of the United States, including members of the national guard and reserve; B. "adverse action" means disciplinary action or encumbrance imposed on a license or compact privilege by a state licensing authority; C. "alternative program" means a non-disciplinary monitoring or practice remediation process applicable to a dentist or dental hygienist approved by a state licensing authority of a participating state in which the dentist or dental hygienist is licensed, including …
Sponsors
- Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D, HD-024) · primary sponsor
- Joshua N. Hernandez (R, HD-060)
- Jenifer Jones (R, HD-032)
- Kathleen Cates (D, HD-044)
- Charlotte Little (D, HD-068)
- Gail Armstrong (R, HD-049)
- Pete Campos (D, SD-008)
- Nicole Chavez (R, HD-031)
- Catherine J. Cullen (R, HD-057)
- 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 HB14?
- HB14 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): DENTIST & DENTAL HYGIENIST COMPACT.
- What does HB14 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to licensure; enacting the dentist and dental hygienist compact; amending the dental health care act to provide for state and federal criminal history background checks.
- What is the status of HB14?
- Passed one chamber as of February 17, 2026. Latest action: SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s) (February 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB14?
- Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D, HD-024), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB14?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=14&year=26
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