New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico SB159: GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION ENTITY COSTS
Status: In committee, January 27, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to health; requiring the board of regents of the university of new mexico to supplement costs incurred by eligible entities associated with graduate medical education; making an appropriation.
From the introduced text, January 27, 2026:
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH; REQUIRING THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO TO SUPPLEMENT COSTS INCURRED BY ELIGIBLE ENTITIES ASSOCIATED WITH GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. [NEW MATERIAL] GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION PAYMENTS.-- A. As used in this section: (1) "board" means the board of regents of the university of New Mexico; and (2) "eligible entity" (b) a rural health clinic; (c) an independent psychiatric facility; .233307.5 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ or (d) a critical access hospital that sponsors or participates in an accredited graduate medical education residency program located in New Mexico. B. The board shall: (1) provide payments to eligible entities to supplement direct and indirect costs for medical residents associated with graduate medical education that are not otherwise reimbursed, including: (a) medical resident salaries and benefits; (b) supervising physician and faculty costs; (c) accreditation and instructional expenses; and (d) program administration; (2) supplement the costs of medical residents for the duration of their residency, spread out over fiscal years 2027 through 2029; and (3) prioritize New Mexico residents. C. The board may use money appropriated pursuant to Section 2 of this 2026 act to provide to eligible entities to fully staff and contract for services …
Sponsors
- Jeff Steinborn (D, SD-036) · primary sponsor
- Wilson, Rex (R, 33)
- Pat Woods (R, SD-007)
Latest actions
- : Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SEC/SFC
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
Subjects: EDUCATION, POST SECONDARY, HEALTH & HEALTH FACILITIES
Common questions
- What is SB159?
- SB159 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION ENTITY COSTS.
- What does SB159 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to health; requiring the board of regents of the university of new mexico to supplement costs incurred by eligible entities associated with graduate medical education; making an appropriation.
- What is the status of SB159?
- In committee as of January 27, 2026. Latest action: Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SEC/SFC (January 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB159?
- Jeff Steinborn (D, SD-036), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB159?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=159&year=26
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