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House approves bipartisan doctor-licensure compact bill on third reading
Summary
On third reading the House passed Senate Bill 1, described by the sponsor as a negotiated interstate 'doctor compact' to address physician licensure and mobility. Supporters framed it as a negotiated, bipartisan compromise; at least one member said malpractice reform remains important for broader workforce problems.
The New Mexico House passed Senate Bill 1 on third reading after proponents described the measure as a negotiated bipartisan effort to join an interstate health workforce compact.
Representative Matthews, speaking as the House negotiator for SB 1, said the bill is ‘‘a bipartisan and bicameral effort to negotiate a doctor compact for the state of New Mexico,’’ and described a…
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