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NM HB384

NM HB384
Social Worker & Veterinarian Licensure


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Introduced
02/10/2023
In Committee
03/14/2023
Crossed Over
03/10/2023
Passed
03/16/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/05/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO LICENSURE; ADDING AND CLARIFYING DEFINITIONS AND PROVISIONS OF THE UNIFORM LICENSING ACT; CLARIFYING PROVISIONS RELATED TO INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS, HEARINGS AND EXPEDITED LICENSURE; ALLOWING VIRTUAL REMOTE HEARINGS AND RECORDING BY DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY; CHANGING DATES FOR ACTIONS RELATED TO HEARINGS AND DECISIONS; ALLOWING FOR SUMMARY SUSPENSION OF A LICENSE OR PROBATION OF A LICENSEE IN CERTAIN CASES AND REQUIRING A COURT TO ISSUE A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION IN OTHER CASES; ALLOWING FOR APPEAL OF SUMMARY SUSPENSION AS A FINAL AGENCY ACTION; CHANGING ADMINISTRATION OF THE INTERIOR DESIGNERS ACT TO THE REGULATION AND LICENSING DEPARTMENT; CHANGING REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERIOR DESIGN LICENSURE AND THE RENEWAL, DENIAL, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSES; TRANSFERRING APPROPRIATIONS, RECORDS AND CONTRACTS OF THE INTERIOR DESIGN BOARD TO THE REGULATION AND LICENSING DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR EXPEDITED LICENSURE OF LICENSED PHYSICIANS, VETERINARIANS AND ALL LICENSE LEVELS OF SOCIAL WORKERS; AMENDING THE PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS ACT; REQUIRING REGISTRATION FOR INSTRUCTORS AND PRIVATE PATROL EMPLOYEES; REQUIRING COURSEWORK TO PROVIDE TRAFFIC CRASH RECONSTRUCTION SERVICES; SPECIFYING LIMITATIONS ON UNLICENSED PERSONS; PROVIDING FOR LICENSE FEES AND BIENNIAL RENEWAL; CHANGING THE SUNSET DATE FOR THE PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS ADVISORY BOARD; CHANGING AND INCREASING PENALTIES; AMENDING, HGEIC/HGEIC/HB 384 REPEALING AND ENACTING SECTIONS OF THE NMSA 1978.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to licensure requirements and processes under the Uniform Licensing Act in New Mexico. Key provisions include: - Defining new terms like "expedited license", "initial license", and "regular license" - Clarifying the process for hearings and disciplinary actions against licensees, including allowing for virtual hearings and summary suspensions in certain cases - Providing for expedited licensure of licensed physicians, veterinarians, and social workers from other states - Transferring administration of the Interior Designers Act from the Interior Design Board to the Regulation and Licensing Department - Changing requirements for interior design licensure, including allowing for licensure without examination in certain cases - Requiring registration and setting curriculum standards for private investigations instructors - Increasing penalties and changing the sunset date for the Private Investigations Advisory Board - Waiving licensing fees for the first three years for military members and veterans This bill aims to streamline licensure processes and provide more flexibility for certain regulated professions in New Mexico.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by Governor - Chapter 190 - Apr. 5 (on 04/05/2023)

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