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NM HB99

NM HB99
Medical Malpractice Changes

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Introduced
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/14/2026
Passed
03/06/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/06/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO MEDICAL MALPRACTICE; CLARIFYING DEFINITIONS IN THE MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACT; LIMITING PUNITIVE DAMAGES IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASES; REQUIRING PAYMENTS FROM THE PATIENT'S COMPENSATION FUND TO BE MADE AS EXPENSES ARE INCURRED.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Medical Malpractice Act by clarifying definitions for various healthcare entities and professionals, such as "health care provider," "hospital," and "independent provider," and also revises the limits on punitive damages in medical malpractice cases, requiring clear and convincing evidence of malicious or reckless conduct for their award and setting specific caps based on the type of healthcare provider involved. Additionally, it mandates that payments from the Patient's Compensation Fund, which is a state fund established to cover medical malpractice claims, for medical care and related benefits must be made as expenses are incurred, rather than in lump sums, ensuring that ongoing medical needs are continuously addressed.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (49)

Gail Armstrong (R)*,  Cynthia Borrego (D)*,  Chris Chandler (D)*,  Brian Baca (R),  John Block (R),  Cathrynn Brown (R),  Pete Campos (D),  Jack Chatfield (R),  Nicole Chavez (R),  Elaine Sena Cortez (R),  Catherine Cullen (R),  Art De La Cruz (D),  Meredith Dixon (D),  Rebecca Dow (R),  Mark Duncan (R),  Doreen Gallegos (D),  Miguel Garcia (D),  Joy Garratt (D),  Anita Gonzales (D),  William Hall (R),  Jonathan Henry (R),  Joshua Hernandez (R),  Pamelya Herndon (D),  Susan Herrera (D),  Day Hochman-Vigil (D),  Wonda Johnson (D),  Jenifer Jones (R),  Ray Lara (D),  Charlotte Little (D),  Stefani Lord (R),  Tara Luján (D),  Patty Lundstrom (D),  Jimmy Mason (R),  Marian Matthews (D),  Angelita Mejia (R),  Rod Montoya (R),  Mark Murphy (R),  Cristina Parajón (D),  Randy Pettigrew (R),  Andi Reeb (R),  Joseph Sanchez (D),  Debbie Sariñana (D),  Sarah Silva (D),  Nathan Small (D),  Liz Stefanics (D),  Luis Terrazas (R),  Nicole Tobiassen (R),  Diane Torres-Velásquez (D),  Harlan Vincent (R), 

Last Action

Signed by Governor - Chapter 44 - Mar. 6 (on 03/06/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=99&year=26
BillText https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/final/HB0099.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment 1 https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/house/HB0099FS1.pdf
Senate SFL_1 HB 99 234187.1 - Sen. Crystal Brantley Floor Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/floor_amendments/SFL_1%20HB%2099%20234187.1.pdf
Senate SFL_2 HB 99 234165.1 - Sen. Martin Hickey Floor Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/floor_amendments/SFL_2%20HB%2099%20234165.1.pdf
SJC Committee Report https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/house/HB0099JU1.pdf
Senate SJC1 HB99 234071.2 Committee Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0099JU1%20234071.2%20.pdf
Senate SJC1 HB99 234075.2 Committee Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0099JU1%20234075.2%20.pdf
Senate SJC1 HB99 234159.1 Committee Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0099JU1%20234159.1%20.pdf
Senate SJC1 HB99 234146.1 Committee Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0099JU1%20234146.1%20.pdf
Senate SJC1 HB99 234141.1 Committee Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0099JU1%20234141.1%20.pdf
Senate SJC1 HB99 234139.1 Committee Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0099JU1%20234139.1%20.pdf
Senate SJC1 HB99 234138.2 Committee Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0099JU1%20234138.2%20.pdf
Senate SJC1 HB99 234136.1 Committee Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0099JU1%20234136.1%20.pdf
Senate SJC1 HB99 234122.1 Committee Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0099JU1%20234122.1%20.pdf
Senate SJC1 HB99 234116.2 Committee Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0099JU1%20234116.2%20.pdf
Senate SJC1 HB99 234075.1 Committee Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0099JU1%20234075.1%20.pdf
Senate SJC1 HB99 234073.2 Committee Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0099JU1%20234073.2%20.pdf
HJC Committee Report https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/house/HB0099JC1.pdf
House HJC1 HB99 233721.8 Committee Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0099JC1%20233721.8%20.pdf
House HJC1 HB99 233721.7 Committee Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0099JC1%20233721.7%20.pdf
House HJC1 HB99 233835.3 Committee Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0099JC1%20233835.3%20.pdf
House HJC1 HB99 233721.6 Committee Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0099JC1%20233721.6%20.pdf
House HJC1 HB99 233835.2 Committee Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0099JC1%20233835.2%20.pdf
House HJC1 HB99 233835.1 Committee Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0099JC1%20233835.1%20.pdf
House HJC1 HB99 233721.5 Committee Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0099JC1%20233721.5%20.pdf
HHHC Committee Report https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/house/HB0099HC1.pdf
Fiscal Note https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/firs/HB0099.PDF
House HHHC1 HB99 233515.3 Committee Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0099HC1%20233515.3%20.pdf
House HHHC1 HB99 233557.1 Committee Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0099HC1%20233557.1%20.pdf
House HHHC1 HB99 233397.1 Committee Amendment https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0099HC1%20233397.1%20.pdf
BillText https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/house/HB0099.pdf
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