NMGOP urges legislative committee to take up medical malpractice, ‘baby boxes,’ during interim

The interim Health and Human Services Committee will finalize its work plan next month. Republicans hope their priorities will make the list.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: April 13, 2026

Words: 518

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Republican New Mexico senators are calling on the Democratic chairwoman of a legislative health committee to place some of Republicans’ top issues on interim meeting agendas over the coming months.

Four GOP state senators sent a letter recently to state Rep. Liz Thomson (D-Albuquerque) asking her to allow the interim Health and Human Services Committee to hear legislative proposals regarding medical malpractice reform, “baby boxes” for abandoned infants, interstate medical licensure compacts, rural health …

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