NM House committee unanimously passes medical-malpractice reform

Rep. Christine Chandler's bill unanimously passed the House Judiciary Committee a little over a week before the session ends.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: February 12, 2026

Words: 804

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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A New Mexico House committee on Wednesday evening unanimously approved a series of changes to the state’s medical malpractice law, marking what House lawmakers said was their best shot at a compromise on the thorny issue with slightly over a week left in the session.

Rep. Christine Chandler (D-Los Alamos) presented an amended version of House Bill 99 for the House Judiciary Committee’s consideration. The 22-page bill is the eighth draft of the …

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