HB195

Collection Of Medical Malpractice Judgements

Chamber Passed·2/16/26
Introduced Text

New Mexico HB195 prohibits collection of medical malpractice judgments from independent providers' personal income or assets.

New Mexico HB195 introduces provisions to protect independent providers from having personal income or assets seized in medical malpractice judgments. The bill defines "independent provider" as a licensed physician, chiropractic physician, podiatric physician, registered nurse anesthetist, physician assistant, certified nurse practitioner, certified clinical nurse specialist, or certified nurse-midwife who is not an employee of a hospital or outpatient health care facility.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 66–0 · Feb 16
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Final Passage

66 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 13

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Committee

Feb 9

8:30 AM

House Health & Human Services Committee

History

Feb 17

Senate

Sent to SJC - Referrals: SJC

Feb 17

Senate

Action Postponed Indefinitely

Feb 16

House

Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:66 N:0