SB 270 New Mexico Senate · 2026 Regular Session

PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

SB 270 is a legislative bill introduced in the New Mexico State Legislature that has not yet been enacted or passed into law. The bill was introduced by Senator Linda M. López and was assigned to the Senate Committees' Committee and Senate Judiciary Committee for review. As of March 24, 2026, the bill's action has been postponed indefinitely, meaning no specific provisions or policy changes have been finalized. Because the bill has not advanced beyond committee review, its exact content and intended effects remain undefined.

Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 13, 2026 Last action Mar 24, 2026

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What changed between versions

introduced version → PP substitute · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill was converted from an introduced draft to a substitute version with significant substantive changes. The primary additions focus on expanding the New Mexico Medical Board's duties, including new advertising restrictions, mandatory information disclosure to licensees and the public, and enhanced transparency requirements for medical professionals.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from general public peace and welfare provisions to specifically address Medical Board duties, advertising restrictions, and public disclosure requirements for healthcare providers.

REQUIREMENT

Added Section 1 prohibiting the Medical Board from restricting licensee advertising except for false or misleading practices, and explicitly allowing use of personal appearance, voice, various advertising media, and trade names.

Added Section 2 requiring the Medical Board to provide licensees with information on pain medication prescribing best practices, substance use disorder risks, overdose response, and poison control contacts.

Added Section 3 requiring the Medical Board to maintain public profiles for each licensee accessible on their website, including education levels, certifications, licensure history, hospital privileges, practice locations, disciplinary history, complaints, and malpractice claims.

ENFORCEMENT

Modified the bill title and introductory sections to explicitly state the bill will amend the Medical Practice Act to give the Medical Board new duties and powers while prohibiting restrictions on advertising ability.

TECHNICAL

Changed document header from 'Introduced by Linda M. López' to 'Discussion Draft' dated 2/11/26, indicating this is a working version rather than the final introduced version.

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Committee

Feb 13, 2026

Introduced

Sent to Senate Committees' Committee & Senate Judiciary Committee

upper

Feb 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

not printed Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors