New Mexico medical malpractice reform passes Senate, heads to governor

New Mexico State Senate passes medical malpractice reform and sends the bill to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 702

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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The New Mexico Senate late Tuesday passed a medical malpractice overhaul bill that has drawn widespread public interest amid a statewide doctor shortage.

The bill now heads to the desk of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who has called malpractice reform one of her top priorities in her final legislative session as governor and urged the Legislature to pass the measure.

The Senate voted 40-2 to support House Bill 99, sponsored by Reps. Christine …

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