SB 20 — Prior Authorization & Prescription Drugs
Last action — Signed by Governor - Chapter 47 - Mar. 6
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 26, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic) on February 19, 2026.
Odds of enactment
High chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.
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Prognosis
Likely to advance
74% · moderate confidence
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
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Read SB 20 on the official New Mexico source →Action History
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Signed by Governor - Chapter 47 - Mar. 6
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Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:43 N:6
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HHHC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
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Sent to HHHC - Referrals: HHHC
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Passed in the Senate - Y:36 N:1
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STBTC: Reported by committee with Do Not Pass but with a Do Pass recommendation on Committee Substitution
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SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Not Pass but with a Do Pass recommendation on Committee Substitution
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SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
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Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SHPAC/STBTC
Sponsors
- Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics · Primary
- Martin Hickey · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on · 21 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics Democrat
Co-sponsors (1)
- Martin Hickey Democrat
Not signed on (110)
110 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 110 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
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Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing
Votes
Passed
43 Yea
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6 Nay
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21 Other
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 30 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Republican | 10 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 43 | 6 | 0 | 21 |
| % of votes cast | 61% | 9% | 0% | 30% |
How each member voted (70)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Block | — | Nay |
| Gallegos | — | Yea |
| Sanchez | — | Not Voting |
| Gonzales | — | Yea |
| Hernandez, JF | — | Not Voting |
| Hernandez, JN | — | Yea |
| Andrea Romero | Democrat | Yea |
| Angelica Rubio | Democrat | Yea |
| Art De La Cruz | Democrat | Yea |
| Charlotte Little | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Christine Chandler | Democrat | Yea |
| Cristina Parajón | Democrat | Yea |
| Cynthia Borrego | Democrat | Yea |
| D. Wonda Johnson | Democrat | Yea |
| Dayan Hochman-Vigil | Democrat | Yea |
| Debra M. Sariñana | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Derrick J. Lente | Democrat | Yea |
| E. Diane Torres-Velásquez | Democrat | Yea |
| Eleanor Chávez | Democrat | Yea |
| Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson | Democrat | Yea |
| G. Andrés Romero | Democrat | Yea |
| Janelle Anyanonu | Democrat | Yea |
| Javier Martínez | Democrat | Yea |
| Joanne J. Ferrary | Democrat | Yea |
| Joy Garratt | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Kathleen Cates | Democrat | Yea |
| Kristina Ortez | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda Serrato | Democrat | Yea |
| Marian Matthews | Democrat | Yea |
| Marianna Anaya | Democrat | Yea |
| Martha Garcia | Democrat | Yea |
| Matthew McQueen | Democrat | Yea |
| Meredith A. Dixon | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Micaela Lara Cadena | Democrat | Yea |
| Michelle Paulene Abeyta | Democrat | Yea |
| Miguel P. García | Democrat | Yea |
| Nathan P. Small | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Pamelya Herndon | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Patricia A. Lundstrom | Democrat | Yea |
| Patricia Roybal Caballero | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Raymundo Lara | Democrat | Yea |
| Reena Szczepanski | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Silva | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Susan K. Herrera | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Tara L. Lujan | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Yanira Gurrola | Democrat | Yea |
| Alan T. Martinez | Republican | Yea |
| Andrea Reeb | Republican | Yea |
| Angelita Mejia | Republican | Nay |
| Brian G. Baca | Republican | Not Voting |
| Catherine J. Cullen | Republican | Yea |
| Cathrynn N. Brown | Republican | Not Voting |
| Elaine Sena Cortez | Republican | Yea |
| Gail Armstrong | Republican | Nay |
| Harlan Vincent | Republican | Not Voting |
| Jack Chatfield | Republican | Not Voting |
| Jenifer Jones | Republican | Yea |
| Jimmy G. Mason | Republican | Nay |
| Jonathan A. Henry | Republican | Nay |
| Luis M. Terrazas | Republican | Yea |
| Mark B. Murphy | Republican | Not Voting |
| Mark Duncan | Republican | Not Voting |
| Martin R. Zamora | Republican | Yea |
| Nicole Chavez | Republican | Yea |
| Randall T. Pettigrew | Republican | Not Voting |
| Rebecca Dow | Republican | Not Voting |
| Rod Montoya | Republican | Nay |
| Stefani Lord | Republican | Not Voting |
| Tanya Mirabal Moya | Republican | Yea |
| William A. Hall II | Republican | Yea |
Passed
36 Yea
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1 Nay
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5 Other
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 21 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 36 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 2% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (42)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| BLOCK | — | Not Voting |
| SANCHEZ | — | Yea |
| SEDILLO-LOPEZ | — | Yea |
| GALLEGOS | — | Yea |
| GONZALES | — | Yea |
| Angel M. Charley | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Antonio Maestas | Democrat | Yea |
| Benny Shendo, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Carrie Hamblen | Democrat | Yea |
| Cindy Nava | Democrat | Yea |
| Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics | Democrat | Yea |
| George K. Muñoz | Democrat | Yea |
| Harold Pope | Democrat | Yea |
| Heather Berghmans | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeff Steinborn | Democrat | Yea |
| Joseph Cervantes | Democrat | Yea |
| Katy Duhigg | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Leo Jaramillo | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda M. López | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda M. Trujillo | Democrat | Yea |
| Martin Hickey | Democrat | Yea |
| Micaelita Debbie O'Malley | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Padilla | Democrat | Yea |
| Mimi Stewart | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Natalie Figueroa | Democrat | Yea |
| Pete Campos | Democrat | Yea |
| Peter Wirth | Democrat | Yea |
| Shannon D. Pinto | Democrat | Yea |
| William P. Soules | Democrat | Yea |
| Anthony L. Thornton | Republican | Yea |
| Candy Spence Ezzell | Republican | Yea |
| Craig W. Brandt | Republican | Not Voting |
| Crystal Brantley | Republican | Yea |
| Gabriel Ramos | Republican | Nay |
| James G. Townsend | Republican | Yea |
| Larry R. Scott | Republican | Yea |
| Nicole Tobiassen | Republican | Yea |
| Pat Boone | Republican | Yea |
| Pat Woods | Republican | Yea |
| Rex Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Steve D. Lanier | Republican | Yea |
| William E. Sharer | Republican | Yea |
Passed
43 Yea
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6 Nay
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21 Other
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 32 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Republican | 10 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 43 | 6 | 0 | 21 |
| % of votes cast | 61% | 9% | 0% | 30% |
How each member voted (70)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Hernandez, JN | — | Yea |
| Hernandez, JF | — | Not Voting |
| Andrea Romero | Democrat | Yea |
| Angelica Rubio | Democrat | Yea |
| Anita Gonzales | Democrat | Yea |
| Art De La Cruz | Democrat | Yea |
| Charlotte Little | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Christine Chandler | Democrat | Yea |
| Cristina Parajón | Democrat | Yea |
| Cynthia Borrego | Democrat | Yea |
| D. Wonda Johnson | Democrat | Yea |
| Dayan Hochman-Vigil | Democrat | Yea |
| Debra M. Sariñana | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Derrick J. Lente | Democrat | Yea |
| Doreen Y. Gallegos | Democrat | Yea |
| E. Diane Torres-Velásquez | Democrat | Yea |
| Eleanor Chávez | Democrat | Yea |
| Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson | Democrat | Yea |
| G. Andrés Romero | Democrat | Yea |
| Janelle Anyanonu | Democrat | Yea |
| Javier Martínez | Democrat | Yea |
| Joanne J. Ferrary | Democrat | Yea |
| Joseph Sanchez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Joy Garratt | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Kathleen Cates | Democrat | Yea |
| Kristina Ortez | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda Serrato | Democrat | Yea |
| Marian Matthews | Democrat | Yea |
| Marianna Anaya | Democrat | Yea |
| Martha Garcia | Democrat | Yea |
| Matthew McQueen | Democrat | Yea |
| Meredith A. Dixon | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Micaela Lara Cadena | Democrat | Yea |
| Michelle Paulene Abeyta | Democrat | Yea |
| Miguel P. García | Democrat | Yea |
| Nathan P. Small | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Pamelya Herndon | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Patricia A. Lundstrom | Democrat | Yea |
| Patricia Roybal Caballero | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Raymundo Lara | Democrat | Yea |
| Reena Szczepanski | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Silva | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Susan K. Herrera | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Tara L. Lujan | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Yanira Gurrola | Democrat | Yea |
| Alan T. Martinez | Republican | Yea |
| Andrea Reeb | Republican | Yea |
| Angelita Mejia | Republican | Nay |
| Brian G. Baca | Republican | Not Voting |
| Catherine J. Cullen | Republican | Yea |
| Cathrynn N. Brown | Republican | Not Voting |
| Elaine Sena Cortez | Republican | Yea |
| Gail Armstrong | Republican | Nay |
| Harlan Vincent | Republican | Not Voting |
| Jack Chatfield | Republican | Not Voting |
| Jenifer Jones | Republican | Yea |
| Jimmy G. Mason | Republican | Nay |
| John Block | Republican | Nay |
| Jonathan A. Henry | Republican | Nay |
| Luis M. Terrazas | Republican | Yea |
| Mark B. Murphy | Republican | Not Voting |
| Mark Duncan | Republican | Not Voting |
| Martin R. Zamora | Republican | Yea |
| Nicole Chavez | Republican | Yea |
| Randall T. Pettigrew | Republican | Not Voting |
| Rebecca Dow | Republican | Not Voting |
| Rod Montoya | Republican | Nay |
| Stefani Lord | Republican | Not Voting |
| Tanya Mirabal Moya | Republican | Yea |
| William A. Hall II | Republican | Yea |
Passed
36 Yea
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1 Nay
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5 Other
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 22 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Republican | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 36 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 2% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (42)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| SEDILLO-LOPEZ | — | Yea |
| Angel M. Charley | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Antonio Maestas | Democrat | Yea |
| Benny Shendo, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Carrie Hamblen | Democrat | Yea |
| Cindy Nava | Democrat | Yea |
| Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics | Democrat | Yea |
| George K. Muñoz | Democrat | Yea |
| Harold Pope | Democrat | Yea |
| Heather Berghmans | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeff Steinborn | Democrat | Yea |
| Joseph Cervantes | Democrat | Yea |
| Katy Duhigg | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Leo Jaramillo | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda M. López | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda M. Trujillo | Democrat | Yea |
| Martin Hickey | Democrat | Yea |
| Micaelita Debbie O'Malley | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Padilla | Democrat | Yea |
| Mimi Stewart | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Natalie Figueroa | Democrat | Yea |
| Pete Campos | Democrat | Yea |
| Peter Wirth | Democrat | Yea |
| Roberto "Bobby" J. Gonzales | Democrat | Yea |
| Shannon D. Pinto | Democrat | Yea |
| William P. Soules | Democrat | Yea |
| Anthony L. Thornton | Republican | Yea |
| Candy Spence Ezzell | Republican | Yea |
| Craig W. Brandt | Republican | Not Voting |
| Crystal Brantley | Republican | Yea |
| David M. Gallegos | Republican | Yea |
| Gabriel Ramos | Republican | Nay |
| James G. Townsend | Republican | Yea |
| Jay C. Block | Republican | Not Voting |
| Joshua A. Sanchez | Republican | Yea |
| Larry R. Scott | Republican | Yea |
| Nicole Tobiassen | Republican | Yea |
| Pat Boone | Republican | Yea |
| Pat Woods | Republican | Yea |
| Rex Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Steve D. Lanier | Republican | Yea |
| William E. Sharer | Republican | Yea |
Passed
25 Yea
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14 Nay
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3 Other
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 25 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 60% | 33% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (42)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| SEDILLO-LOPEZ | — | Yea |
| PAUL | — | Nay |
| Angel M. Charley | Democrat | Yea |
| Antoinette Sedillo Lopez | Democrat | Yea |
| Antonio Maestas | Democrat | Yea |
| Benny Shendo, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Carrie Hamblen | Democrat | Yea |
| Cindy Nava | Democrat | Yea |
| Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics | Democrat | Yea |
| George K. Muñoz | Democrat | Yea |
| Harold Pope | Democrat | Yea |
| Heather Berghmans | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeff Steinborn | Democrat | Yea |
| Joseph Cervantes | Democrat | Yea |
| Katy Duhigg | Democrat | Yea |
| Leo Jaramillo | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda M. Trujillo | Democrat | Yea |
| Martin Hickey | Democrat | Yea |
| Micaelita Debbie O'Malley | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Padilla | Democrat | Yea |
| Mimi Stewart | Democrat | Yea |
| Natalie Figueroa | Democrat | Yea |
| Pete Campos | Democrat | Yea |
| Peter Wirth | Democrat | Yea |
| Roberto "Bobby" J. Gonzales | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Shannon D. Pinto | Democrat | Yea |
| William P. Soules | Democrat | Yea |
| Anthony L. Thornton | Republican | Nay |
| Candy Spence Ezzell | Republican | Nay |
| Craig W. Brandt | Republican | Not Voting |
| Crystal Brantley | Republican | Nay |
| David M. Gallegos | Republican | Nay |
| Gabriel Ramos | Republican | Nay |
| James G. Townsend | Republican | Nay |
| Jay C. Block | Republican | Nay |
| Joshua A. Sanchez | Republican | Nay |
| Larry R. Scott | Republican | Not Voting |
| Nicole Tobiassen | Republican | Nay |
| Pat Boone | Republican | Nay |
| Pat Woods | Republican | Nay |
| Steve D. Lanier | Republican | Nay |
| William E. Sharer | Republican | Nay |
Passed
26 Yea
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13 Nay
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3 Other
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 13 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 26 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 62% | 31% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (42)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| PAPEN | — | Yea |
| PAYNE | — | Yea |
| CANDELARIA | — | Yea |
| RODRIGUEZ | — | Yea |
| CISNEROS | — | Yea |
| RUE | — | Yea |
| SANCHEZ | — | Yea |
| SAPIEN | — | Yea |
| SEDILLO-LOPEZ | — | Yea |
| IVEY-SOTO | — | Yea |
| TALLMAN | — | Yea |
| O'NEILL | — | Yea |
| ORTIZ y PINO | — | Yea |
| BURT | — | Nay |
| PIRTLE | — | Nay |
| FULFER | — | Nay |
| GOULD | — | Nay |
| GRIGGS | — | Nay |
| INGLE | — | Nay |
| KERNAN | — | Nay |
| NEVILLE | — | Nay |
| WHITE | — | Nay |
| SMITH | — | Not Voting |
| MOORES | — | Not Voting |
| Antoinette Sedillo Lopez | Democrat | Yea |
| Benny Shendo, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics | Democrat | Yea |
| George K. Muñoz | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Jeff Steinborn | Democrat | Yea |
| Joseph Cervantes | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Padilla | Democrat | Yea |
| Mimi Stewart | Democrat | Yea |
| Pete Campos | Democrat | Yea |
| Peter Wirth | Democrat | Yea |
| Shannon D. Pinto | Democrat | Yea |
| William P. Soules | Democrat | Yea |
| Alan T. Martinez | Republican | Yea |
| Brian G. Baca | Republican | Nay |
| Craig W. Brandt | Republican | Nay |
| Gabriel Ramos | Republican | Yea |
| Pat Woods | Republican | Nay |
| William E. Sharer | Republican | Nay |
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- SB 20 is sponsored by Elizabeth "Liz" Stefanics (Democrat) and Martin Hickey (Democrat).
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