New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HB33: PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT
Status: Passed one chamber, February 17, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to professional licensure; enacting the psychology interjurisdictional compact.
From the committee substitute text, February 3, 2026:
AN ACT RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE; ENACTING THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. [NEW MATERIAL] PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT ENTERED INTO.--The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact is entered into law and entered into with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in a form substantially as follows: "ARTICLE PRESERVATION OF STATE AUTHORITY A. States license psychologists in order to protect the public through verification of education, training and experience and ensure accountability for professional practice. B. This compact is intended to regulate the day-to-day .233400.3 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ HJC/HB practice of telepsychology, i.e., the provision of psychological services using telecommunication technologies, by psychologists across state boundaries in the performance of their psychological practice as assigned by an appropriate authority. C. This compact is intended to regulate the temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology by psychologists across state boundaries for thirty days within a calendar year in the performance of their psychological practice as assigned by an appropriate authority. D. This compact is intended to authorize state psychology regulatory authorities to afford legal recognition, in a manner consistent with the terms of the compact, to psychologists licensed in another state. E. This compact recognizes that states have a vested interest in protecting the public's health and safety through …
Sponsors
- Marian Matthews (D, HD-027) · primary sponsor
- Jenifer Jones (R, HD-032)
- Elaine Sena Cortez (R, HD-062)
- Nicole Chavez (R, HD-031)
- Catherine J. Cullen (R, HD-057)
- Gail Armstrong (R, HD-049)
- Cynthia Borrego (D, HD-017)
- Joshua N. Hernandez (R, HD-060)
- D. Wonda Johnson (D, HD-005)
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:64 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 (February 5, 2026): 64 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: HEALTH & HEALTH FACILITIES, LICENSURE
Common questions
- What is HB33?
- HB33 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
- What does HB33 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to professional licensure; enacting the psychology interjurisdictional compact.
- What is the status of HB33?
- 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 HB33?
- Marian Matthews (D, HD-027), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB33?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=33&year=26
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