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NM HB10

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Thomson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Enacts the Physician Assistant Licensure Interstate Compact allowing physician assistants with an unrestricted license in one participating state to practice in other participating states through a "compact privilege" without obtaining additional state licenses

  • Creates the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact Commission as a joint government agency to administer the compact, establish rules, maintain a coordinated data system of licensee information, and collect fees from participating states and licensees

  • Requires physician assistants to meet specific eligibility criteria for compact privilege including graduation from an accredited program, current NCCPA certification, no felony or misdemeanor convictions, no controlled substance license revocations, and no history of license revocation due to adverse action

  • Compact becomes effective when enacted by seven states; participating states may withdraw with 180 days notice, during which compact privileges remain valid for licensees

  • Allows military families to benefit by permitting active duty personnel and spouses to obtain compact privileges based on holding an unrestricted license in good standing from any participating state

Legislative Description

Physician Assistant Interstate Compact

Last Action

SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)

2/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Public Affairs1/29/2026
Health & Human Services1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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