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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO MEDICAL MALPRACTICE; ALLOWING A REPORT OF A PANEL OF THE NEW MEXICO MEDICAL REVIEW COMMISSION TO BE ADMITTED AS EVIDENCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFENDING AGAINST A PLAINTIFF'S ACTION TO RECOVER PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHEN THE PANEL DETERMINES THERE IS INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE.
AI Summary
This bill amends New Mexico law concerning medical malpractice to allow a report from a medical review panel to be used as evidence in specific situations. Specifically, if a medical review panel, which is a group convened by the New Mexico Medical Review Commission to review malpractice claims, determines there is insufficient evidence to support a claim of medical malpractice, their report can be admitted in court. This report can then be used by the defendant to defend against a plaintiff's request for punitive damages, which are damages awarded to punish the defendant for egregious conduct. The bill also makes minor technical changes to definitions within the Medical Malpractice Act, such as clarifying the term "podiatrist" to "podiatric physician" and updating references to health care regulations.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate SFC1 SB247 234008.1 Committee Amendment - Senate SFC1 SB247 234008.1 Committee Amendment (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=247&year=26 |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/firs/SB0247.PDF |
| Senate SFC1 SB247 234008.1 Committee Amendment | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/SB0247FC1%20234008.1%20.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0247.pdf |
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