New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico SB5: EXPAND CERTAIN PHYSICIAN RESIDENCIES
Status: In committee, January 27, 2026
What the bill says
An act making an appropriation to the board of regents of the university of new mexico to develop and expand physician residency positions in medically underserved rural communities.
From the introduced text, January 20, 2026:
AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO TO DEVELOP AND EXPAND PHYSICIAN RESIDENCY POSITIONS IN MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED RURAL COMMUNITIES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Three million dollars ($3,000,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the board of regents of the university of New Mexico for expenditure in fiscal years 2027 through 2029 for the university of New Mexico's graduate medical education program to assist hospitals in the state to develop and expand physician residencies in family practice, internal medicine, obstetrics, gynecology and pediatrics in medically underserved rural areas of the state. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2029 shall revert to the general fund. .232835.1
Sponsors
- Angel M. Charley (D, SD-030) · primary sponsor
- Cindy Nava (D, SD-009)
- Katy Duhigg (D, SD-010)
- Pete Campos (D, SD-008)
- Anita Gonzales (D, HD-070)
- Heather Berghmans (D, SD-015)
- Joseph Cervantes (D, SD-031)
- Natalie Figueroa (D, SD-018)
- Roberto "Bobby" J. Gonzales (D, SD-006)
- Martin Hickey (D, SD-020)
- Leo Jaramillo (D, SD-005)
- Linda M. López (D, SD-011)
Latest actions
- : SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
- : Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SHPAC/SFC
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
Subjects: HEALTH & HEALTH FACILITIES
Common questions
- What is SB5?
- SB5 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): EXPAND CERTAIN PHYSICIAN RESIDENCIES.
- What does SB5 do?
- In its own words: An act making an appropriation to the board of regents of the university of new mexico to develop and expand physician residency positions in medically underserved rural communities.
- What is the status of SB5?
- In committee as of January 27, 2026. Latest action: SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (January 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB5?
- Angel M. Charley (D, SD-030), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB5?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=5&year=26
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