New Mexico SB183: STUDY CREATING REGIONAL URGENT CARE

What the bill says

An act making an appropriation to the health care authority to conduct a feasibility study for creating regional urgent care or emergency room medical facilities.

From the introduced text, January 28, 2026:

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CREATING REGIONAL URGENT CARE OR EMERGENCY ROOM MEDICAL FACILITIES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the health care authority for expenditure in fiscal year 2027 to conduct a feasibility study on the creation of a regional urgent care or emergency room medical facility in Torrance county and surrounding jurisdictions. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2027 shall revert to the general fund. .233470.1

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Sponsors

• Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics (D, SD-039) · primary sponsor
• Anthony L. Thornton (R, SD-019)
• Anita Gonzales (D, HD-070)
• Stefani Lord (R, HD-022)

Latest actions

1. February 10, 2026: SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
2. January 29, 2026: SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
3. January 28, 2026: Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SHPAC/SFC
4. : Action Postponed Indefinitely

Common questions

What is SB183?

SB183 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): STUDY CREATING REGIONAL URGENT CARE.

What does SB183 do?

In its own words: An act making an appropriation to the health care authority to conduct a feasibility study for creating regional urgent care or emergency room medical facilities.

What is the status of SB183?

In committee as of February 10, 2026. Latest action: SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (February 10, 2026).

Who sponsored SB183?

Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics (D, SD-039), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB183?

On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=183&year=26