New Mexico SB222: PHYSICIAN RESIDENCY PROGRAMS

What the bill says

An act making an appropriation to the health care authority to create new physician residency programs and positions.

From the introduced text, February 3, 2026:

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY TO CREATE NEW PHYSICIAN RESIDENCY PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. APPROPRIATION.--Twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the health care authority for expenditure in fiscal years 2027 through 2029 to create new physician residency programs and positions. Any unexpended balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2029 shall revert to the general fund. .232959.1

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Sponsors

• William P. Soules (D, SD-037) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

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

Common questions

What is SB222?

SB222 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): PHYSICIAN RESIDENCY PROGRAMS.

What does SB222 do?

In its own words: An act making an appropriation to the health care authority to create new physician residency programs and positions.

What is the status of SB222?

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

Who sponsored SB222?

William P. Soules (D, SD-037).

Where is the official record for SB222?

On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=222&year=26