SB 271 New Mexico Senate · 2026 Regular Session

PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH, SAFETY & WELFARE

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Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Feb 13, 2026 Last action Mar 24, 2026

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introduced version → PP substitute · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill was revised from an introduced version to a committee substitute version, primarily adding detailed definitions for key terms like 'private equity group,' 'hedge fund,' and 'health care facility.' The changes clarify what entities are prohibited from owning or controlling health care facilities and establish specific thresholds for ownership interests.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded by adding comprehensive definitions that specify which entities are subject to restrictions and which are exempt, particularly clarifying that government-owned hospitals and provider-owned organizations are excluded from the ban.

DEFINITION

Added detailed definitions for 'private equity group' and 'hedge fund,' specifying they are pools of investor funds that invest in specified assets and employ investment strategies to earn returns.

Defined 'ownership' to include direct or indirect possession of equity totaling more than five percent of an entity or a controlling interest held by a private equity group or hedge fund.

Added exclusions for government-owned hospitals and health care organizations owned or controlled by natural person providers who deliver health care services in New Mexico.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill title from 'Introduced' to 'Discussion Draft' and updated the legislative session date to the 57th Legislature, Second Session, 2026.

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Committee

Feb 13, 2026

Introduced

Sent to Senate Committees' Committee & Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee

upper

Feb 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

not printed Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors