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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
Crossed Over
03/11/2023
03/11/2023
Passed
03/17/2023
03/17/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/05/2023
04/05/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION; AMENDING AND ENACTING SECTIONS OF THE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY SERVICES ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE FACILITATION AND PROVISION OF NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES BY TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY DRIVERS; ESTABLISHING CONDITIONS; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Transportation Network Company Services Act to allow transportation network companies (TNCs) to connect drivers with riders for the purpose of providing non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services, including under the state's Medicaid program. The bill requires TNCs to conduct criminal background checks, exclusion list checks, and other reviews of drivers before they can provide NEMT services to Medicaid recipients. It also allows the state's medical assistance division to require TNCs to contract with a transportation broker before facilitating NEMT services for Medicaid recipients. The bill clarifies that the provisions of the Transportation Network Company Services Act apply to NEMT services provided by TNCs and their drivers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 180 - Apr. 5 (on 04/05/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=485&year=23 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/23%20Regular/final/SB0485.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/23%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0485.pdf |
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