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NM SB5

NM SB5
Expand Certain Physician Residencies


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Introduced
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/19/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO TO DEVELOP AND EXPAND PHYSICIAN RESIDENCY POSITIONS IN MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED RURAL COMMUNITIES.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates three million dollars ($3,000,000) from the state's general fund to the board of regents of the University of New Mexico for fiscal years 2027 through 2029, specifically for its graduate medical education program. The purpose of this funding is to help hospitals across New Mexico establish and increase the number of physician residency positions in key areas like family practice, internal medicine, obstetrics, gynecology, and pediatrics, with a particular focus on medically underserved rural communities. Any money not spent by the end of fiscal year 2029 will be returned to the general fund.

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (on 01/27/2026)

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