New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HB31: EMS PERSONNEL LICENSURE INTERSTATE COMPACT
Status: Passed one chamber, February 17, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to intergovernmental agreements; enacting the emergency medical services personnel licensure interstate compact.
From the committee substitute text, January 27, 2026:
AN ACT RELATING TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS; ENACTING THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL LICENSURE INTERSTATE COMPACT. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. [NEW MATERIAL] SHORT TITLE.--This act may be cited as the "Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact". SECTION 2. [NEW MATERIAL] STATE AUTHORITY AND OBJECTIVES.--In order to protect the public through verification of competency and ensure accountability for patient-care-related activities, all states license emergency medical services personnel, such as emergency medical technicians, advanced emergency medical technicians and paramedics. This compact is intended to facilitate the day-to- .233398.1 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ HJC/HB day movement of emergency medical services personnel across state boundaries in the performance of their emergency medical services duties as assigned by an appropriate authority and authorize state emergency medical services offices to afford immediate legal recognition to emergency medical services personnel licensed in a member state. This compact recognizes that states have a vested interest in protecting the public's health and safety through their licensing and regulation of emergency medical services personnel and that the state regulation shared among the member states will best protect public health and safety. This compact is designed to: A. increase public access to emergency medical services personnel; B. enhance the states' ability to protect the public's health and …
Sponsors
- Marian Matthews (D, HD-027) · primary sponsor
- Harlan Vincent (R, HD-056)
- Sarah Silva (D, HD-053)
- Jenifer Jones (R, HD-032)
- Rebecca Dow (R, HD-038)
- Nicole Chavez (R, HD-031)
- Catherine J. Cullen (R, HD-057)
- Jimmy G. Mason (R, HD-066)
- Cristina Parajón (D, HD-025)
- 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: PUBLIC SAFETY (emergency services, etc.), HEALTH & HEALTH FACILITIES, LICENSURE
Common questions
- What is HB31?
- HB31 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): EMS PERSONNEL LICENSURE INTERSTATE COMPACT.
- What does HB31 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to intergovernmental agreements; enacting the emergency medical services personnel licensure interstate compact.
- What is the status of HB31?
- 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 HB31?
- Marian Matthews (D, HD-027), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB31?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=31&year=26
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