NM Senate committee proposes flurry of 11 amendments to medical malpractice bill

New Mexico Senate Democrats introduced 11 amendments that would change or remove key aspects of a high-profile medical malpractice bill.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: February 17, 2026

Words: 607

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Democrats in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday evening expressed skepticism about a House-endorsed medical malpractice overhaul and introduced 11 amendments that would change or remove key aspects of the bill.

House lawmakers have touted House Bill 99, sponsored by Reps. Christine Chandler (D-Los Alamos) and Gail Armstrong (R-Magdalena), as a compromise and the Legislature’s only chance in the final days of the session at reforming the state’s medical malpractice law.

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