New Mexico 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

HB 241 — MEDICAL MALPRACTICE COURT NOTICES

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill updates procedures for notifying the New Mexico Medical Board of malpractice claims involving physicians and extends the summary suspension period for licensees.

  • Section 61-6-16 NMSA 1978

    A. → A. When a malpractice claim is filed in a court of New Mexico, the court shall notify the board of any licensees named as defendants in the lawsuit. The court shall notify the board if a claim against a licensee is dismissed, or if a claim is amended to no longer include a licensee as a defendant.

    Requires courts to notify the Medical Board when physicians are named as defendants in malpractice claims.

  • Section 61-6-15.1 NMSA 1978

    [fifteen] → [thirty]

    Extends the period from fifteen to thirty days for a licensee to request a hearing after a summary suspension or restriction.

  • Section 61-6-16 NMSA 1978

    [B.] → [C.]

    Renumbers sections to accommodate new provisions without changing their meaning.

  • Section 61-6-16 NMSA 1978

    [C.] → [D.]

    Renumbers sections to accommodate new provisions without changing their meaning.

  • Section 61-6-16 NMSA 1978

    [B.] → [E.]

    Renumbers sections to accommodate new provisions without changing their meaning.

  • Section 61-6-16 NMSA 1978

    [C.] → [F.]

    Renumbers sections to accommodate new provisions without changing their meaning.

Action History

  1. action postponed indefinitely

  2. not printed House Rules and Order of Business Committee

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (109)

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public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 241?
HB 241 is sponsored by Reena Szczepanski (Democrat), Pamelya Herndon (Democrat), and Tara L. Lujan (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 241?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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