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NM SM29
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Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shannon Pinto
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AI Summary
- Requests the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center to coordinate with health care facilities statewide to identify communication barriers and gaps preventing effective patient treatment
- Aims to develop strategies to overcome language access barriers in New Mexico's health care system, given the state's diverse cultures and languages
- Cites that effective provider-patient communication can reduce medical errors by up to 50%
- Encourages UNM Health Sciences Center to obtain and share data on health care system barriers to assist those developing or expanding medical interpreter training programs
- Addresses the urgent need for more medical interpreters and expanded training infrastructure in New Mexico
Legislative Description
Health Care Barriers & Gaps
Last Action
Sent to SRC - Referrals: SRC
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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