Senate committee approves Physical Therapy Licensure Compact bill with clarifying amendments
The Senate committee voted 9–0 to recommend House Judiciary substitute for House Bill 12, which would join New Mexico to the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. Lawmakers added amendments clarifying data handling, federal‑court standing, and attorney‑general roles while hearing support from therapy providers and concerns from trial lawyers about immunity and 'loser pays' provisions.
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The Senate committee on Friday recommended passage of House Judiciary committee substitute for House Bill 12, the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, after adopting clarifying amendments addressing data access and legal standing.
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